Southern Louisiana Host Chapters Welcome You!

Beta Upsilon, Dillard University

Epsilon Tau,

Xavier University of Louisiana

Eta Theta,

Loyola University New Orleans

Omicron Psi, Tulane University

Beta Upsilon, Dillard University

Epsilon Tau, Xavier University of Louisiana

Eta Theta, Loyola University New Orleans

Omicron Psi, Tulane University

Beta Psi, Southern University and A&M College

Epsilon Beta, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Zeta Pi, McNeese State University

Beta Psi,

Southern University and A&M College

Epsilon Beta,

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Zeta Pi,

McNeese State University

Conference At A Glance

Friday, August 28

3:00 – 10:00 PM - Registration-

3rd Floor

2:00 – 4:00 PM - Community Service

Dropoff

6:00 PM – Opening Session-Versailles

7:30 PM — Reception– Mark Twain

Courtyard Riverside

9:00 – 12:00 PM – Welcome Party:

Yo Snap It’s A Throwback– 3rd Floor

Saturday, August 29

7:00-8:00 AM- Continental Breakfast-

Versailles

7:00 – 9:00 AM- Registration-3rd Floor

8:00 - Session Begins– Versailles 3rd Floor

12:30 PM Luncheon-Napoleon

2:30 – General Session-Versailles

2:30 Graduate Advisors’ Forum-Jefferson

5:00—FACETIME– Versailles

8:00PM Talent Show– Napoleon

Sunday August 30

8:00AM Rededication—Versailles

8:45AM Ecumenical Service—Versailles

Greetings Soror Tai Teamer Southern Louisiana Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator

Meditation Soror Adjua Hardy

Basileus Alpha Rho

Safety Precautions

Soror Michelle Woodfork

New Orleans Police Department

Hilton Riverside Hotel Security– Evacuation Procedures

Sisterly Relations Activity Soror Kierra Malveaux and Morgan Hawkins, Zeta Pi

Sensational Welcome Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director

Supreme Speaks Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson Supreme Basileus

Announcements

Friday General Session Presiding Officer: Soror Natalie Paul

South Central Representative, International Undergraduate Activities Committee

Saturday Morning General Session Presiding Officer: Soror Natalie Paul

South Central Representative, International Undergraduate Activities Committee

Parade of Chapters Sorors Miyah Davis, Ashley Adams, and Tai Teamer

Introduction of the Dais Soror Camille Barnett, Epsilon Beta

Greetings Soror Kierra Malveaux, Basileus, Zeta Pi Soror Robyn McCormick, Southern Louisiana Cluster Coordinator

Meditation Soror Crystal Nwannunu, Delta Xi

Introduction of the Supreme Basileus Soror Kayla Allain, Eta Theta

Supreme Challenge Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson Supreme Basileus

Risk Management Presentation

Introduction of the South Central Regional Director Soror Tonia Rhone, Pi Mu

State of the Region Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director

Sisterly Relations Activity Soror Kierra Malveaux and Morgan Hawkins– Zeta Pi

Introduction of Presenter Soror Latasha Briscoe, Epsilon Phi

Undergraduate Sorors Soaring to Greater Dimensions Soror Regina Carrington South Central Representative International Program Committee

Introduction of Presenter Soror Mykala Taylor, Zeta Gamma Chaper

EmPowered To Serve Soror Kelly Hodges, Sr. Director of Health Equity, Southwest Affiliate Soror Nicole M. Wilson, Vice President/Multicultural Initiatives Greater Southeast Affiliate American Heart Association

Introduction of Presenter Soror Asia Scott, Alpha Theta Chapter

Maintaining Health & Leadership Skills: Maximum Impact for the Millennial

Soror Noreen Khan-Mayberry - The Tox Doc

Group Photo: Announcement For Instructions

Presiding - Soror Natalie Paul South Central Representative to the International Undergraduate Activities Committee

Undergraduate Round-Up Luncheon

Greetings Soror Chelsea Tate, Epsilon Tau Soror Gabi Semien, Epsilon Beta

Meditation Soror Jasmine Douglas, Epsilon Tau

Lunch Is Served

Special Performance Soror Tai Teamer, Eta Theta

A Sisterly and Serious Matter: Respecting The

Founders and Protecting The Brand

Kappa Iota Chapter

Awards Presentation Soror Sara Martin, Beta Psi

Community Service Presentation Soror Morgan Davis, Epsilon Tau

Closing Remarks Soror Chelle Luper Wilson Sensational South Central Regional Director

Sisterly Relations Activity

*Graduate Advisors Break for Forum Part II*

Introduction of Presenter Soror Alexis Spriggins Southwest Central Texas Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator

Launching New Dimensions: Sorors Take A.C.T.I.O.N.

Soror Myra McKenzie-Harris, South Central Region Representative International Connection Committee

Introduction of Presenter Soror Neigelle Francisco, Tau Phi

Membership Workshop Makes Me Smile: Launching New Dimensions of Membership

Soror Emile Blaine South Central Representative International Membership Committee

Sisterly Relations Activity

FACETIME: Undergraduate / Regional Director Chat

ADJOURNMENT

Saturday Afternoon General Session Presiding Officer: Soror Natalie Paul

South Central Representative, International Undergraduate Activities Committee

Dinner On Your Own

Sunday Morning General Session Presiding Officer: Soror Natalie Paul

South Central Representative, International Undergraduate Activities Committee

Rededication Ceremony

Ecumenical Service—Led By The Omicron Psi Chapter

Welcome Soror Samantha Adams

Opening Soror Tierra Jones

Song Soror Rebecca Smith

Introduction of Speaker Soror Jasmine Williams

Meditation Soror Brittany Allen

Song Soror Rebecca Smith

Reflection Soror Tierra Jones

Litany Soror Jasmine Williams

National Hymn Soror Rebecca Smith

Closing Remarks Soror Brittany Reed Soror Chelle Wilson, South Central Regional Director

Saturday Afternoon Graduate Advisor Session Presiding Officer: Sorors Kia Bickham and Gaynell Clemons

Graduate Advisors: Beta Psi and Zeta Pi Chapters

Presenters: Soror Joya Hayes, Graduate Advisor’s Certification Committee Chairman Soror Natalie Paul, International Undergraduate Activities Committee Dean Joseph Byrd, Xavier University of New Orleans Dr. Noreen Khan-Mayberry, The Tox Doc

As a loyal and dedicated member, Soror Regina has served as Basileus, Anti-Basileus, Member-at-Large, and Graduate Advisor to the Gamma Psi Chapter, (where she was initi-ated 42 years ago). This Life Member and Silver Star has been appointed by our Supreme Basileus, Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, to serve as International Program Representative for the Sensational South Central Region. Soror Regina looks forward to this special journey "Launching New Dimensions of Service" throughout our region and working with our dynamic sorors.

Soror Regina Carrington Representative to the International Program Committee

Program Presenters

Joya Hayes is a graduate of Huston-Tillotson College where she was initiated as a second generation member of the Beta Kappa Chapter in 1993. Joya has been a member of the Beta Psi Omega chapter in Austin, Texas in for 19 years. As a member of this chapter, Joya has served as Graduate Advisor for two undergraduate chapters, Connections Chairman, Membership Chairman, Anti-Basileus, and Basileus. Joya has also served as Cluster Coordinator for the Southwest Central Texas Cluster, and South Central Representative to the International Graduate Advisors’ Certification Committee. Currently, Joya is the International Chairman of the Graduate Advisors’ Certification Committee.

Soror Joya Hayes Chairman, International Graduate Advisor Certification Committee

Soror Myra McKenzie-Harris is an Associate General Counsel in the Legal Department of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. in Bentonville, Arkansas. She is a licensed to practice law in Ohio and North Carolina and is a member of the American Bar Association. She is a member of the Phi Alpha Omega Chapter in Bentonville and currently serves as its Grammateus and the Kappa Iota Chapter Graduate Advisor. She currently serves as the South Central Region Representative to the International Connection Committee. She is an honor graduate of Spelman College where she was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Society and the University of Notre Dame Law School. She is married to Honey Do Christopher Harris and has a dog named "Nala."

Soror Emile Pendarvis Blaine was initiated in Delta Rho Omega Chapter on March 28, 1999. Soror Emile has previously served as Parliamentarian, Grammateus, Chaplain, Standards Chairman, Business Manager and Chartering Basileus of Chi Sigma Omega Chapter, chartered in 2004. Prior to returning to South Central Region in 2009, Soror Emile served on the North Atlantic Region Leadership Development Training Task Force. She is a proud member of Alpha Xi Omega Chapter in Dallas, Texas and is the Vice Pres-ident of the Ivy and Pearl Foundation of Dallas. She is a graduate of Prairie View A & M University, member of Friendship West Baptist Church and the happy wife of Vincent Blaine, her high school sweetheart, and mother to Little Vinnie and two, hopefully future sorors, Taylor and Sydney.

Soror Myra McKenzie-Harris Representative to the International Connection Committee

Soror Emile Blaine Representative to the International Membership Committee

Program Presenters

Program Presenters

Soror Natalie Paul Representative to the International Undergraduate Activities Committee

Soror Noreen Khan-Mayberry Toxicologist

Soror Kelly Hodges Senior Director of Health and Equity—American Heart Association

Natalie Paul is a Senior Criminal Justice major, Philosophy Pre-Law minor at Loyola University of New Orleans and a New Orlean native. She serves as the South Central Representative on the International Undergraduate Activities Committee, as well as, president of the Eta Theta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Additionally, she serves as the Executive Student Body Vice-President of the Student Government Association at Loyola and the 1st Vice-President of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. After the completion of her undergraduate career, Natalie plans to attend Law School in New Orleans to pursue a legal and political career.

Dr. Noreen Khan-Mayberry, is a well known Toxicologist, Speaker & Technical Expert specializing in Environmental, Space, Food & Nutritional Toxicology. Known more often as Dr. Noreen, The Tox Doc, she has gained a following and media experience as an international speaker and as regular on both CBS & Fox affiliates. She also introduced the specialty of Space Toxicology to the international Toxicology community. She is passionate about empowering people to improve their overall health as well as leadership for women. Each of Dr. Noreen's businesses have a distinct and critical place in today's global landscape.

Soror Hodges is the Senior Director of Health Equity for the American Heart Association, Southwest Affiliate, serving Dallas, Ft. Worth and Houston, by focusing on hypertension, nutrition, obesity and physical activity. Soror Hodges was initiated in the Alpha Theta Chapter at Grambling State University, Spring 1995. As a member of the Omicron Tau Omega Chapter she currently serves as Connection Committee Chairman and Co-Chairman of the Houston Metropolitan Area Chapters Founders’ Day Committee. She has also served as Basileus, Connection Committee Chairman, Connection Cluster Coordinator and Health Committee Chairman. Soror Hodges is a member of The Church Without Walls. She is an Alumnus of Grambling State University, where she received both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science Degree.

Joseph K. Byrd has been the Vice President for Student Services since 1995. Mr. Byrd is responsible for twelve areas of student life at Xavier University. He came to Xavier University and first served as a general counselor, then Assistant Dean of Students, Associate Dean of Students, and Associate Vice President for Student Services. He is an alumnus of William Carey University where he received the Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Science and Psychology and the Master of Education Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision. He also holds a Diploma in Educational Management from Harvard University. Mr. Byrd is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Lambda Chapter, where he has been President; presently he is Director of Membership Intake. He has also served Alpha Phi Alpha as District Director, Area Director, Co-Chairman of two National Conventions, Chaired the National Committees on Special Projects, Awards and Achievements and Membership Standards and Extension. He is also a member of 100 Black Men of America.

Mr. Joseph Byrd Vice President of Student Services—Xavier University

Nicole Wilson recently joined the American Heart Association after previously working with Novartis Pharmaceuticals where she had partnered with national organizations, including the AHA, in the cardiovascular therapeutic arena. Nicole has spent the majority of her career in pharmaceutical sales and marketing and has earned numerous awards in both sales and marketing excellence. She

is responsible for managing the Multicultural Initiatives Department where she leads the Health Equity strategic planning and partnerships for the entire affiliate with a focus on high-risk, highly diverse markets. Originally from Miami, FL, Nicole received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and her MBA from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale.

Soror Nicole Wilson Vice President of Multicultural Initiatives—American Heart Association

Program Presenters

Committees and Contacts

Registration: Beta Upsilon and Epsilon Tau

Vendors: Beta Psi

Workshops: Omicron Psi

Opening Session (Friday): Beta Upsilon

Welcome Party: Eta Theta

Saturday Luncheon: Epsilon Tau

Talent Showcase: Epsilon Beta

Ecumenical Service: Omicron Psi

Community Service: Epsilon Tau

EAF Fundraiser Raffle: Zeta Pi

Soror Services: Beta Psi

Awards: Beta Psi

Technology: Epsilon Tau

Protocol: Beta Upsilon and Omicron Psi

Communications/PR: Eta Theta and Zeta Pi

Logistics: Eta Theta and Epsilon Beta

Evaluations: Epsilon Beta

Conference Bags: Omicron Psi

Sisterly Relations: Zeta Pi

Chapter Parade Contest: Tai Teamer-Eta Theta

Miyah Davis-Epsilon Tau

Ashley Adams-Epsilon Tau

Graduate Advisor Forum/Hospitality: Gillian Knowles

Brittany Reed

Kia Bickham

Danielle Cole

Gaynell Clemons

Vendors Ayana Gray, Kappa Iota

Vendors

Love me Greek

GMARV

Buffalo Dallas

Soror Bling

LaVerne’s Fashion Rare Edition

Kendall’s Greek Apparel

Alpha One Greek

The Sterling Link

Greek Wear

Greek Street