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 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.

Please provide details about your stay and help us understand where the ladies of the Mid-Western Region will be lodging during the 71st Boule in Dallas. 

Please click here to submit information

Sorors, the 71st Boule is less than two weeks away and July 6, 2024 is Scarf and Blazer Day. Whether you choose the “Soaring” administration scarf or the Mid-Western Region’s signature scarf, we can’t wait to see your style.

If you would like to purchase a region scarf, the vendor has stated orders placed by Tuesday June 25, 2024, should arrive in time for Boule. 

Purchase here.

Sorors, if you are a current educator, please complete the link below.

Link: Mid-Western Region Educator Survey

Sorors, if you will be away for 10 days or more and do not have an alternative pickup person, please consider turning off your mail service until you return. This can cut down on theft and assure you receive all your intended packages. To utilize this resource, create or sign into your account on https://www.usps.com/ and under Quick Tools select “Hold Mail”.

The 95th Mid-Western Regional Conference will be held March 19 - 23, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa!  If you are in Cluster C (Iowa and Kansas Chapters) and would like to assist with hosting another dynamic conference, we invite you to join us!  Thank you in advance for your desire to serve!

Click here to sign up.

Sisterly,

Soror Anika Wilson Starling

Mid-Western Regional Director

Soror Ashley Stewart, Iota Zeta Omega Chapter

95th Mid-Western Regional Conference Chairman

Soror Diamond Bronson, Mu Omega Chapter

95th Mid-Western Regional Conference Co-Chairman

Soror Audrian Galbert, General Member

95th Mid-Western Regional Conference Co-Chairman

Mid-Western Region Representative to the International Program Committee, Soror Lindsay Echols, hosted an informative presentation providing insight on maximizing your chapter’s program potential and international program expectations. Please utilize the links below to participate in June’s AKA Black Dollar Days.

•  MWR Black Dollar Days Spending Spreadsheet: https://forms.gle/GzYVhsMeiS9rqAUT6

•  MWR Entrepreneurial Directory Submission Form: https://forms.gle/kGG3f17kxEopFkZr5

If you have any questions, please contact Soror Lindsay at lindsayechols1908@gmail.com or (405) 301-4949.

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

• Iota Zeta Omega Chapter

• 49 Year Member

• Services for Soror Helen Bothwell will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11a.m. at Union Baptist Church located at 1200 McCormick Street, Des Moines IA 50316.  The Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony will begin promptly at 10 a.m.

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. 

General Member Sorors, please join General Members’ Liaison, Soror Dion’trae Hayes, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 7 p.m. CST for an exclusive session with Soror Emily Palmiotto, Mid-Western Region Protocol Chairman as we delve into the intricacies of Sorority Protocol. Bring your curiosity and questions as we embark on a collective journey of knowledge. Let's refresh, learn, and connect in this engaging and enlightening opportunity. We can't wait to see you there!

Sorors can check their email and Group Me for meeting details.

• Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. CST

• Sorors can check their email and Group ME for meeting details.

The MWR Sisterly Relations Committee is sponsoring game night on June 28, 2024, from 7 pm - 8 pm.  

The event will be hosted by Soror Brittni West-Ware, April Sutherland and Soror Lauren Edmond. 

Game night: Link