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we help each other
we help each other
Sorors, we have all seen the devastation left by Hurricane Helene over the last few days and our sisters are in need. South Atlantic Regional Director, Soror Tiffany Moore Russell is collecting gift cards in an effort to provide the basic necessities of water, food, and clothing. If you would like to help in any way, please send gift cards to:
South Atlantic Region
Tiffany Moore Russell
Attention: Hurricane Helene Support
P.O. Box 784312
Winter Garden, Florida 34778
EAF Endowment
EAF Endowment
Sorors, I need your help. The 29th Mid-Western Regional Director, Soror Jan M. Carpenter-Baker’s endowment is on the road to capitalization! The amount needed to capitalize is $15,427.00. Can I count on you to meet this goal? If you would like to assist Soror Jan and the Mid-Western Region in meeting this goal, please click the link below to visit EAF and make a contribution.
zoom etiquette
zoom etiquette
Sorors, as we get back to the business of Alpha Kappa Alpha, I would like to implement tips for Zoom etiquette that should become our norm. The tips below should become the norm when meeting with the Regional Director or virtually attending any of the Mid-Western Region’s events.
Cameras should always be on. If you are driving, please pull over or do not join the call until you are safely parked.
Your microphone should always be muted unless you have been called on to speak. The chat feature is always a viable option for communication.
Please utilize the “hand raise” feature if you have any questions and wait to be called on.
Please utilize the various reactions to express emotions.
mid-western Region events
mid-western Region events
CLUSTER REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!
CLUSTER REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!
Sorors, registration for the Fall 2024 Cluster Retreat meetings is now open. Please click here to register: bit.ly/mwrnetforumevents
Cluster A Meeting (Colorado, Montana & Wyoming)
October, 25-26, 2024, Denver, CO
Deadline to Register: October 18, 2024
October 18-19, 2024, KC Metropolitan Area
Deadline to Register: October 11, 2024
November 1-2, 2024, Tulsa, OK
Deadline to Register: October 25, 2024
*There will be no onsite registration for these events.
MOtivational mondays
MOtivational mondays
Monday, October 7, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. (CST)
Perks for Prayer (Phone only):
Dial in: 1-312-626-6799 US
Meeting ID: 882 9091 4749, Passcode: 992422
AKA excel: evaluations chat
AKA excel: evaluations chat
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. (CST)
Register here to attend
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.
Sisterly Relations:
Sisterly Relations:
Breast CAncer awareness
Breast CAncer awareness
Tuesday, October 11, 2024, at 7 PM CST
Click here to register for this event
We're excited to invite you to an empowering Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop, facilitated by our very own Soror LaTanya Thomas Patton. This important event, titled “I’m a Survivor: Living After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis,” will feature inspiring panelists including Soror Linessa Frazier, Soror Elonia Norwood, and Soror Rhonda Harvey.
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Together, we’ll explore the journeys of survival, resilience, and hope, as well as share valuable insights and resources for those affected by breast cancer. This workshop is a wonderful opportunity to connect, learn, and support one another in our collective fight against this disease.
Don’t miss this chance to be inspired and empowered by our sisterhood.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Sisterly relations: Book Club
Sisterly relations: Book Club
Sunday, October 27, 2024 6pm - 7pm
Click here to register
We are thrilled to invite you to join the Mid-Western Region Sisterly Relations Book Club! This is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together, connect, and dive into some incredible stories.
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This quarter, we’ll be exploring *Before I Let Go* by Kennedy Ryan. It promises to be a powerful and thought-provoking read that will spark meaningful conversations among us.
Check out the flyer for all the details, and don’t miss out on this chance to bond with your Mid-Western Region Sorors. Let’s support one another, share our insights, and grow together through this journey!
Note: Books are not provided by the Mid-Western Region but can be purchased via any bookstore, Amazon, or feel free to utilize your local public library.
Can’t wait to see you there!
international news
international news
Soror Trinity Alford
Soror Trinity Alford
Soror Trinity Alford has been appointed as the Mid-Western Region Representative to the International Nominating Committee. Soror Trinity is a member of the Beta Beta Chapter in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and attends the University of Central Oklahoma.
Soror Ashley Stewart
Soror Ashley Stewart
Soror Ashley Stewart has been appointed as the Mid-Western Region Representative to the International Risk Management Committee. Soror Ashley is a member of the Iota Zeta Omega Chapter in Des Moines, Iowa and serves as the Chairman of the 95th Mid-Western Regional Conference.
Soror Caitlin Nolen
Soror Caitlin Nolen
Soror Caitlin Nolen has been appointed as the Mid-Western Region Representative to the International Generation Next Committee. Soror Caitlin is a member of the Beta Kappa Omega Chapter in Wichita, Kansas.
Soror Shonte’ Reed
Soror Shonte’ Reed
Soror Shonte’ Reed has been appointed as the Mid-Western Region Representative to the International Generation Next Committee. Soror Shonte’ is a member of the Mu Omega Chapter in Kansas City, Kansas.
mid-western Region news
mid-western Region news
Pearls for Philanthropy
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.
Mid-Western Region Election Booklet and Other Voting Information
Mid-Western Region Election Booklet and Other Voting Information
The November 5th election is a little over a month away, and voter registration deadlines are quickly approaching for several Mid-Western states. The Mid-Western Region Communications Team has prepared an Election Booklet to help fuel your initiatives around social justice.
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Please review the Mid-Western Region Election Booklet and share it with your chapter members. This guide provides important election dates and deadlines, ideas for voter engagement events, and a regional chapter challenge initiated by Madam Regional Director.
Use the Voter Toolkit provided by the International Connection and Social Action Committee and document all voter contacts, including chapter voter engagement activities and individual sorors' voter engagement efforts. All voter contacts should be documented on the Soar to the Polls: Voter Engagement Call to Action and Chapter Challenge Data Collection Form.
Please discuss the Chapter Challenge at your October Chapter Meetings. Remember, the goal is to TAKE FOUR OR MORE in 2024, so let's prepare to SOAR TO THE POLLS!
The chapters that are the most creative with their community outreach will also receive special recognition at Regional Conference.
Please call or email me with any questions at dtiece08@gmail.com or (405) 202-5114.
MID-WESTERN REGION
MID-WESTERN REGION
REACTIVATION
REACTIVATION
Hello Sorors,
It is football season and time to re-sign inactive players to our roster!!!! We want to keep the momentum of engaging sorors who want to reactivate with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.
We welcome all members back to the team!
During the months of September through December 2024, Madam Regional Director wants our Mid-Western chapters to increase our reactivation numbers.
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We need you to pass the ball to our inactive sorors for our region to reach the goal line. We are asking each chapter to host their Reactivation Event during the month of September, and we have provided a playbook to reactivate sorors through the end of the year.
The chapter that gets the highest number of reactivations will win $500. Sorors, we want to see the Mid-Western Region reactivate sorors to make a touchdown and win the game!!!!
Evetta McMillian-Walker
Mid-Western Region Representative to the International Membership Committee
(303) 888-2731 or mwrmembershipexperience@gmail.com
Mentoring Moments
Mentoring Moments
What is YOUR chapter doing to promote mentorship? The MWR Membership Committee is calling all chapters to share their best practices in mentoring.
Share your “Mentoring Moments” in a 2–3-minute mp4. video format. “Mentoring Moments” videos will be showcased in the region throughout the year.
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Please send your video submission to the MWR Membership email address (mwrmembershipexperience@gmail.com) by the 20th of each month.
Also, please complete the accompanying “Mentoring Moments” form for all video submissions.
If there are any questions, please contact Soror Evetta McMillian-Walker, MWR Representative to the International Membership Committee at (303) 888-2731 or mwrmembershipexperience@gmail.com.
100 Years of Sisterhood and Service
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.
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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
Maximizing your program potential
Maximizing your program potential
We are excited to compile a comprehensive directory of entrepreneurial ventures led by our esteemed members in the Mid-Western Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
This directory aims to celebrate and support our sorors' businesses by providing a platform for networking, collaboration, and visibility within our community.
MWR Entrepreneurial Directory Submission Form: Link
If you have any questions, please contact our Mid-Western Region Representative to the International Program Committee, Soror Lindsay Echols at lindsayechols1908@gmail.com or (405) 301-4949.
our ivies
our ivies
Soror Loris Vinscon Jones
Soror Loris Vinscon Jones
Soror Loris Vinscon Jones became an Ivy Beyond the Wall on September 17, 2024. Soror Loris was a Diamond Soror in the Mu Omega Chapter of Kansas City, Kansas.
Soror Catherine Wine
Soror Catherine Wine
Soror Catherine Wine became an Ivy Beyond the Wall on August 11, 2024. Soror Loris was a Silver Soror in the Kappa Chi Omega Chapter of Columbia, Missouri.
95th MID-WESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE NEWS
95th MID-WESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE NEWS
CONSTITUTION & BYLAW AMENDMENTS
CONSTITUTION & BYLAW AMENDMENTS
Greetings Sorors,
As we near the 95th Mid-Western Regional Conference, the deadline for chapters and general members to submit proposed changes to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated's Constitution and Bylaws is December 1, 2024.
Please click the links below for submission details.
Procedure for Submission of Proposed Constitution & Bylaw Amendments
Proposed Constitution/Bylaw Amendment Form
Soror Dorothy L. McClendon
Mid-Western Region Chief of Staff and
Mid-Western Region Representative to the International Constitution Commitee
Corporate Sponsorship for the 95th Mid-Western Regional Conference
Corporate Sponsorship for the 95th Mid-Western Regional Conference
Dear Mid-Western Region,
We are currently looking for sponsors for the 95th Mid-Western Regional Conference, which will be held in Des Moines, IA, from March 19th to 23rd, 2025. Please submit all confirmed sponsorships to the Corporate Sponsorship Committee at akamwr.corpsponsors@gmail.com. Please specify if the sponsorship is for a specific event or for the entire conference.
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Sponsorship can be in the form of monetary donations or in-kind donations equivalent to the package dollar amount. Packages can be customized upon request to meet the sponsor's needs.
The following are due on or before January 15, 2025: Payment, Journal Ad, Company Logo, and Company script wording for sponsor recognition.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding sponsorships, please contact the Sponsorship Committee Chairman, Tiffany Swift-Broiles, and Co-Chairman, Marquita Miller-Joshua at akamwr.corpsponsors@gmail.com.
Mrs. Tiffany Swift-Broiles
Corporate Sponsorships Chair, Mid-Western Region
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®
akamwr.corpsponsors@gmail.com
Mrs. Marquita Miller-Joshua
Corporate Sponsorships Co-Chair, Mid-Western Region
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®
mmiller@fstkc.com
Mrs. Anika Wilson Starling
Mid-Western Regional Director
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®
magnificentmidwesternregionaka@gmail.com
95th Mid-Western Regional Conference Sponsorship Packet.pdf
MID-WESTERN REGION style
MID-WESTERN REGION style
The Mid-Western Region Pink Print Boutique is Now Open!
The Mid-Western Region Pink Print Boutique is Now Open!
The Mid-Western Region’s Pink Print Boutique is now open and ready for business. The first item for sale is the “Vote: Your Ballot, Your Power” t-shirt and for a limited time, you can purchase it for $25.00.
Keep an eye out as there will be several more items added to the boutique for your purchasing pleasure. Click here to shop!
MID-WESTERN REGION kudos
MID-WESTERN REGION kudos
October Birthday Salute
If you would like to be recognized for your special day, please complete this brief survey.
SOCIAL MEDIA
SOCIAL MEDIA
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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!
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
reminders
IBTW Submissions
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.
ivy leaf submissions
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:
Winter Issue – October 15th
MWR Eblast Newsletter Submissions
Do you have something newsworthy to share with the region? Weekly submissions should be submitted to akamwr.execasst@gmail.com. Please note that all submissions will be reviewed and finalized by Madam Regional Director. Submissions must be submitted no later than Thursday of each week.
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