Sorors, it’s that time again to Wear Pink, Spend Green, and Buy Black as we support Black and minority-owned businesses. Make the pledge to spend $19.08 per week and track your expenses by signing into the Members Only portal. Under the “Program” drop-down menu, click “Resources”, and find the “Black Dollar Days” tracking form to enter your weekly spending.

What’s our goal? To again spend $8 million in one month! In addition, each Friday is "PINK FRIDAY" highlighting different industries where you can funnel your dollars to Black-owned businesses within each category listed:

June 7:   Restaurants - Indulge in the mouth-watering flavors of Black-owned eateries and savor every delicious bite.

June 14:  Services - From beauty salons to legal services, choose Black-owned businesses for your everyday needs and specialties.

June 21:  Retail Shops and Boutiques - Explore boutiques and retail shops where every purchase supports Black entrepreneurship.

June 28:  Black-owned brands at Walmart and Target – Let’s show major retailers that representation is important.

On "PINK FRIDAYS," prepare to showcase your support on social media by Wearing Pink, Spending Green, and Buying Black. Use the hashtags #AKAPinkFridays #BlackDollarDays #BuildEconomicWealth and tag @akasorority1908.

Sorors, there is still time to purchase tickets for your chance to win a 2023 Mercedes Benz GLB250. The Mid-Western 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, go to Link and typing Mid-Western Region in the comments.

Sorors, we are in an election year, and we want to encourage you all to get out and vote. Madam Regional Director shares this video in hopes that it will empower you to leave your Pink Print: Yellow Pain Vote Video.

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

Purchase here.

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

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. 

Motivational Monday: Perks for Prayer (Phone)

• Monday, June 3, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. CST

• Dial in: 1 312 626 6799 US

• Meeting ID: 881 3145 3726, Passcode: 359862

Click here to submit your prayer requests!

Please join our Mid-Western Region Representative to the International Program Committee, Soror Lindsay Echols, as she provides insight on maximizing your chapter’s program potential and international program expectations.

• Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. CST

• Register here to join: Link

As we near the 71st Boule in Dallas, Texas, it is important to understand the proposed bylaw amendments to be presented by the International Constitution Committee. Please join International Parliamentarian, Soror Martha Perine Beard, for this informative discussion.

• Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. CST

• Register her to join: Link

Soror Treaka Young, a member of the Gamma Epsilon Omega chapter in Jefferson City Missouri, was elected on April 2, 2024, as the First African American woman to the Jefferson City City Council. Soror Treaka will serve in Ward 3. In addition, she currently serves on the Executive Boards for the United Way, Habitat for Humanity, and Little Explorers Discovery Center as well as the Jefferson City Planning and Zoning Commission. Treaka was and sworn into office on April 15, 2024.

• 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.