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
mwR EVENTS
Motivational mondays
Sorors join the Mid-Western Region’s Spiritual Oversight Committee for the Motivational Mondays: Perks for Prayer call on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. CST.
Dial In: +1 312 626 6799 US
Meeting ID: 822 2090 8270
Passcode: 801980 (may have to enter twice: once for participant id and once for password)
mental health awareness:
Depression & Anxiety
Join us this week for engaging conversation on mental health.
When: May 8, 2024, 8:00 P.M. CST Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
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
Dr. ruth Jackson
Dr. Ruth Ray Jackson Appointed Langston University’s 17th President
Initiated into the Beta Psi Chapter in 1991, Soror Ruth is a Silver Soror and Life Member. A lifelong Educator, Soror Ruth is dedicated to empowering and celebrating students, while also helping to better the state of Oklahoma. Congratulations and continue to SOAR!
Ashley stewart
Ashley Stewart appointed as District Associate Judge
Initiated into the Epsilon Lambda chapter in 2003, Soror Ashley Stewart was an Assistant Appellate Defender for the Iowa Public Defender’s Office. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Houston and her law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Soror Ashley is a member of the Iota Zeta Omega Chapter and will serve as the 95th Mid-Western Region Conference Chairman. Congratulations, Soror Ashley!
alicia harvey
Alicia Harvey named 2024 Colorado Woman of Impact Winner
Congratulations to Soror Alicia Harve as she was recently named as the 2024 Colorado Woman of Impact. An honor bestowed by the American Heart Association, Soror Alicia inspired community members to take charge of their health by sharing the importance of CPR, encouraging people to practice mental well-being, and taking action to shape policies that save lives. Soror Alicia is a 19-year member of the Epsilon Nu Omega Chapter. Congratulations, Soror Alicia!
2024 GRADUATES!!
Congratulations to our Spring and Summer 2024 Graduates!! Click here to visit graduate page.
mw Region news
sequin boule Jersey
If you purchased a sequin jersey to be worn during the Mid-Western Regional Gathering at Boule, it will be shipped during the first week of June and should arrive to you by the second week.
region scarves
Signature scarves representing the Mid-Western Region. Scarves can be purchased as a set or separately.
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:
BOULE NEWS
71st Boule
Sorors, registration for the 71st Boule is now open and you can register here. Under the theme, "Soaring Together: Elevating Our Legacy of Service & Sisterhood", Boule will be held July 6-11, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. This is a great opportunity to fellowship with sorors around the world, but most importantly tackle the business of Alpha Kappa Alpha. We look forward to seeing you there. Please monitor your email for communications regarding further hotel accommodations.
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