FROM THE DESK OF MADAM REGIONAL DIRECTOR

zoom etiquette

Sorors, as we prepare to get back to the business of Alpha Kappa Alpha, I would like to implement tips for Zoom etiquette that should become our norm.

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.

I cannot wait to see your beautiful faces in the coming weeks.

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Elected and Appointed Officials

Please let us know if you have been elected or appointed to a public office. The information will be shared with the International Connection Committee and used in the Mid-Western Region to build our coalition to advocate for change.

If you have been elected or appointed to a public office, please complete the form at this link.

Preparing to Soar to the polls!

Sorors,

We have work to do! There are less than 100 days until the election, and the countdown is on. Our Pink and Green Job is to REGISTER, EDUCATE, AND MOBILIZE voters.

The first step is to REGISTER VOTERS. The goal is to target populations with low voter turnout rates. This includes the youth, returning citizens, and those who have become apathetic and disengaged from the political process. Don't forget to seek help from our partner, When We All Vote, to assist in your registration efforts.

Next, EDUCATE your communities by hosting candidate forums and election town hall events. Now more than ever, we must ensure that voters are armed with the knowledge to make an informed decision in November.

Lastly, have a plan for MOBILIZING voters to cast their ballots. Create your voting plan now and encourage others to do the same.

The theme for this election is TAKE FOUR OR MORE in '24. If you attended Boule, you received your Take Four Or More in '24 button. Wear them proudly. To order additional buttons, please click here. These buttons can be worn by anyone and given to the community to share our message.

The International Connection and Social Action Committee has prepared flyers and graphics for your use, which can be accessed here.

Sorors, let's get FIRED UP AND READY TO SOAR TO THE POLLS!

Soror Tiece I. Dempsey

Mid-Western Region Representative to the

International Connection and Social Action Committee

dtiece08@gmail.com

405-202-5114

Voting Guidelines in your state

Sorors, the general election is less than three months away and we want to ensure your voice is heard. Click here to find tips on voting in your state.

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.

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.

Please upload 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.

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.

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

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is sending lots of sisterly love and encouragement to all our sorors heading back to school.

Whether you’re an undergrad or graduate student, let’s continue to soar, shine and make this ‘24-25 school year full of success and sisterhood!

mwr style

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!

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

mwR EVENTS

Motivational Mondays

Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. CST

Perks for Prayer (Phone only):

Dial in: 1-312-626-6799 US
Meeting ID: 857 7992 8872, Passcode: 348717

Click here to submit your prayer requests!

mw region kudos

September Birthday Salute

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

save the date

Save the Date for Kansas City’s Infinite Scholar & College Fair

A Kansas City organization, Scholar Smarts, will host the annual The Infinite Scholar College & Scholarship Fair in Kansas City, MO. September 14, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium. We are excited that Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Xi Tau Omega Chapter President, Dr. Mya Lawrence, and Uplift Our Local Communities Chairman, Dr. Brandy Palacious, have agreed to sponsor the event. This is the second time the chapter has sponsored the event by providing $500.00 book scholarships to eligible high school seniors, along with sponsoring the $Dollars for Scholars! photo booth, and the coordination of chapter members who volunteer at the youth voter registration table and much more!

Local TV stations, radio broadcast streaming, and other marketing promos, will highlight the event and the chapter's involvement. We anticipate over 350 high school students from area Kansas City schools, and over 30 colleges, trades and apprenticeships, along with 2-year colleges and PWI institutions to attend.

For additional information, please visit scholarsmarts.com

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.

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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