2016 scrc agenda

Conference Agenda

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED

84th South Central Regional Conference

April 28 - May 1, 2016Little Rock, Arkansas

Soror Chelle Luper WilsonSouth Central Regional Director

Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson Supreme Basileus

C O N N E C T W I T H U SO N S O C I A L M E D I A

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®84th South Central Regional Conference

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CHELLE LUPER WILSONSOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR

DOROTHY BUCKHANAN WILSONSUPREME BASILEUS

CORA B. DAVIS84TH SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN

TJUANA BYRD, ANGELA DAVIS and JASMINE GREGORY84TH SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRMEN

Carolyn Smith Anthony, Arkansas Co-Cluster CoordinatorLatasha Briscoe, Arkansas Undergraduate Cluster Coordinator


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Conference Agenda for Thursday, April 28 ............................................................................................. 5

Conference Agenda for Friday, April 29 .................................................................................................. 9

Conference Agenda - OPENING PLENARY SESSION ....................................................................... 10

Conference Agenda - SECOND PLENARY SESSION ......................................................................... 13

Conference Agenda for Saturday, April 30 ............................................................................................ 15

Session I Workshops/Forums ................................................................................................................. 16 Session II Workshops/Forums ................................................................................................................ 18

Conference Agenda - CLOSING PLENARY SESSION ........................................................................ 19

Conference Agenda for Sunday, May 1 .................................................................................................. 22

Conference Protocol ................................................................................................................................. 23

Conference Proposed Rules .................................................................................................................... 24

The Directorate .......................................................................................................................................... 26

Former Supreme Basilei ........................................................................................................................... 27

Former South Central Regional Directors ............................................................................................. 28

South Central International Leadership ................................................................................................. 29

Little Rock Marriott (LRM) Facility Map .............................................................................................. 30

Statehouse Convention Center (SHCC) Map ........................................................................................ 31


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CONFERENCE AGENDA

Thursday, April 28, 20167:00 AM – 12 NOON Vendor Set-UpSHCCGovernor Hall IV

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Graduate Advisors’ Certification - Level I SHCC Facilitator: Soror Joya Hayes, International GraduateFulton Advisors Certification Committee Chairman 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Graduate Advisors’ Certification - Level II SHCC Facilitator: Soror Thelma Harp Johnson, International Caraway I, II & III Graduate Advisors Certification Committee 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Financial Officers’ Certification Little Rock Marriott Presenters: Soror Tara McDowell, InternationalSalon C Financial Officer Certification Committee Member and Soror Candice Milligan, International Financial Officer Certification Committee Member

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Golden Soror Hospitality Suite OpensSHCC

9:00 AM – 7:30 PM Registration OpensSHCCCaddo/Osage Lower Level

10:00 AM – 7:30 PM Program Initiative Collection – “1 Million Backpacks”SHCC

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Soror Services OpensSHCCQuapaw


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12:00 Noon – 11:00 PM Vendors Open SHCCGovernor Hall IV 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM AKA/AHA CHOPPEDSHCC - Atrium

12:00 PM-2:00 PM Strategic Planning Focus GroupLittle Rock Marriott Presenter: Soror Jacqueline Watson, Manning International Strategic Planning Committee

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Cluster Coordinators’ Collaboration Little Rock Marriott Presenter: Soror Marian Willard, South Central Region Riverview Cluster Coordinator Liaison Convener: Soror Mina LaGrange, Southwest Central Texas Cluster Coordinator Recorder: Soror Susie Smith, North Louisiana Cluster Coordinator

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Appointees Only: Workshop Convener and Recorder Orientation Presenters: Carmelita Smith, 19th South Central Regional Director and Soror Brigid Roberson, South Central Regional Grammateus Convener: Soror Kia Johnson, International Leadership Training Committee Recorder: Soror Kelli Collins, Sigma Rho Omega

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Nominating Committee MeetingLittle Rock MarriottArkansas

3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Awards/Exhibits Set-up Little Rock MarriottPinnacle (19th FL)


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3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Graduate Advisor’s ExchangeSHCC Presenters: Soror Jacqueline R. Dansby, Caraway 1, 2, 3 18th South Central Regional Director; Soror Shaliah Thierry, Former 2nd Supreme Anti-Basileus; International Finance and Technology Committee Member Convener: Soror Patricia Roberts; Alpha Kappa Omega Recorder: Soror Kia Bickham, Gamma Eta Omega

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM South Central Basilei Forum Little Rock Marriott Presenters: Soror Shirley R. Fisher, 21st South CentralHarris Brake Regional Director; Soror Evelyn Sample Oates, 31st North Atlantic Regional Director International Basileus Certification Committee Convener: Soror Katina Semien, Gamma Eta Omega Recorder: Soror Hilda Penn, Alpha Tau Omega Conference Committee Meetings Little Rock Marriott (LRM)2:30 PM. - 3:30 PM Constitution Committee Riverview (LRM) 3:00PM – 4:00PM American Heart Association Chapter Representative Hoffman (LRM) Training

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Nominating CommitteeArkansas (LRM)

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM General Members – (Election of Delegates) White Oak (LRM)

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Riverview (LRM) Archives / History Riverview (LRM) ConnectionRiverview (LRM) ConstitutionRiverview (LRM) EAF


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Riverview (LRM) Ivy Beyond the WallRiverview (LRM) LogisticsRiverview (LRM) MembershipRiverview (LRM) Philacter / Floor Monitors & CountersRiverview (LRM) ProgramRiverview (LRM) ProtocolRiverview (LRM) RecommendationsRiverview (LRM) RededicationRiverview (LRM) ResolutionsRiverview (LRM) StandardsRiverview (LRM) TechnologyRiverview (LRM) Time & PlaceRiverview (LRM) Undergraduate Activities

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM First-Time Attendee Orientation Presenters: Soror Tari T. Bradford, 22nd South Central Regional Director; Soror Mary Louise Williams, 13th South Central Regional Director; Soror Mina LaGrange, Southwest Central Texas Cluster Coordinator; Soror Jocelyn McDaniel, Former 2nd Supreme Anti-Basileus; International Basileus Certification Committee Convener: Soror Janice Montague Myles, Phi Sigma Omega Recorder: Soror Patrice Withers Stephens, Omega Alpha Omega

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM South Central Regional Choir RehearsalSHCCGOV Hall III

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Children’s Hospitality Suite OpensLittle Rock Marriott Grampus6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Honey-Do Hospitality Suite OpensLittle Rock Marriott


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7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Hospitality Suite Opens 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM “Launching Diamond, Golden and Silver SHCC Dimensions of Sisterhood: It’s Natural”GOV Hall II Honoree Reception

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM “Diamond Dimensions of Leadership & Service:SHCC It’s Natural !”GOV Hall III 84th South Central Regional Conference Public Meeting 10:00 PM. -12:00 AM Thursday Night WelcomeSHCC – Foyer, Atrium & Arkansas Cluster Hosts “Diamonds & Pearls”Terrace Friday, April 29, 2016

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM “Treasuring Our Legacy: It’s A Natural Connection”Wally Allen Ballroom Legacy Breakfast 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Registration Opens

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Children’s Hospitality Suite Little Rock Marriott 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Golden Soror Hospitality SuiteLittle Rock Marriott

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Honey-Do Hospitality Suite Little Rock Marriott

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Soror ServicesSHCCQuapaw


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10:30 AM - 11:00 PM Vendors Open SHCCGOV Hall IV

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Awards / Exhibits Open (viewing) Little Rock MarriottPinnacle Room (19th FL) 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM Vendors Open (Closed during Plenary Sessions) 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Musical PreludeSHCC South Central Regional Choir Gov Hall II & III Directed by Soror Precious Coleman 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM OPENING PLENARY SESSION SHCCGov Hall II & III Dais Processional and Entrance of Very Special Guests Introduction Special Guests and Program Participants Soror Jacqueline Vaughn, Alpha Xi Omega South Central Region Protocol Chairman

Presentation of Colors

Meditation Soror Carolyn House Stewart, 28th Supreme Basileus Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

Rededication Ceremony Soror Mattelia B. Grays, 18th Supreme Basileus Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

Musical Selection Soloist: Soror Precious Coleman, Alpha Tau Omega

Greetings Soror Cora B. Davis, Phi Alpha Omega 84th South Central Regional Conference Chairman


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Soror Tjuana Byrd, Beta Pi Omega Arkansas Cluster Coordinator 84th South Central Regional Conference Co-Chairman Soror Angela Davis, Pi Chi Omega 84th South Central Regional Conference Co-Chairman Soror Jasmine Gregory, Delta Omega Omega 84th South Central Regional Conference Co-Chairman Soror Mary Louise Williams, 13th South Central Regional Director 84th South Central Regional Conference Honorary Chairman Soror Carmelita Smith, 14th South Central Regional Director 84th South Central Regional Conference Honorary Chairman

Welcome 84th South Central Regional Conference Arkansas Cluster Host Sorors

Response Soror Donna Millhouse, Alpha Tau Omega Chairman, 83rd South Central Regional Conference

Soror RoShana Adamson, Beta Psi Omega Co-Chairman, 83rd South Central Regional Conference

Soror Betty Robinson, Ro Phi Omega Co-Chairman, 83rd South Central Regional Conference

Formal Opening of the 84th South Central Regional Conference Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, Presiding South Central Regional Director

Registration and Delegate Report Soror Marguerite Flanigan, Delta Omega Omega Chairman 84th South Central Regional Conference Registration

Seating of Delegates

Presentation of Rules Governing the Conference Soror Bridget Moore Ransom, Omicron Mu Omega South Central Rules Committee Chairman


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Adoption of the Conference Agenda

Adoption of the 83rd South Central Regional Conference Minutes Soror Brigid Roberson, Beta Psi Omega South Central Regional Grammateus Soror Jourdan Kerl, Zeta Gamma South Central Regional Anti-Grammateus Appointment of the 84th South Central Regional Conference Officers

Regional Parliamentarian Soror Jacqueline Vaughn, Mu Kappa Omega

Regional Tamiouchous Soror Linda Reed, Chi Zeta Omega

Regional Grammeteus Soror Brigid Roberson, Beta Psi Omega

Regional Anti-Grammateus Soror Jourdan Kerl, Zeta Gamma

Regional Hodegos Soror Lanette Rousseve, Omicron Lambda Omega

Regional Anti-Hodegos Soror Gabrielle Semien, Epsilon Beta

Introduction of the South Central Regional Director Soror Shaliah Thierry, International Finance & Technology Committee Former 2nd Supreme Anti Basileus

State of the South Central Region Soror Chelle Luper Wilson South Central Regional Director Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated History Book Announcement


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Report of the International Nominating Committee Soror Rachel Parker, South Central Representative International Nominating Committee Soror Carolyn Randolph, Chairman

EAF Soror Laura Martin South Central Region Coordinator, Educational Advancement Committee International Nominating Committee

Presentation of South Central Regional Awards Soror Faye B. Bryant, 21st Supreme Basileus Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Soror Felicia Layeni South Central Region Awards Chairman Announcements

Recess

12:00 PM. - 1:30 PM “Do You Think HBCU?” Pep Rally & Food Truck Fest SHCC Atrium & Courtyard

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Musical PreludeSHCC South Central Regional Choir Gov Hall II & III Directed by Soror Precious Coleman

2:00 PM - 5:30 PM SECOND PLENARY SESSIONSHCC-GOV Hall II & III Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, Presiding South Central Regional Director

Meditation Soror Gwendolyn J. Brinkley, 23rd South Central Regional Director

Musical Selection Soloist: Soror Danita Waller Page, Chi Eta Omega


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Introduction of the Supreme Basileus Soror Shirley R. Fisher, 21st South Central Regional Director International Sisterly Relations Committee

State of the Sorority Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, Supreme Basileus Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

Report of the International Program Committee Soror Jasmine D. Adkins, International Program Committee Chairman Soror Regina Carrington, South Central Representative International Program Committee

Report of the International Finance Committee Soror Danette Anthony Reed, Supreme Tamiouchos International Finance Committee

Report of the International Constitution Committee Soror Martha Perrine Beard, Supreme Parliamentarian Soror Ashlee Sherman, South Central Representative International Constitution Committee

Report of the International Building and Properties Committee Soror Arla Johnson, North Atlantic Representative International Building and Properties Committee

Report of the International Membership Committee Soror Emile Pendarvis Blaine, South Central Representative International Membership Committee

Report of the International Risk Management Committee Soror Valarie Hill, Legal Resource International Risk Management Committee

Report of the International Nominating Committee Soror Rachel Parker, South Central Representative International Nominating Committee Soror Carolyn Randolph, Chairman International Nominating Committee


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Report of the South Central Region Tellers Committee Soror Angela Frierson Shirey, Mu Chi Omega South Central Region Tellers Committee Chairman

Presentation of South Central Regional Awards Soror Faye B. Bryant, 21st Supreme Basileus Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Soror Felicia Layeni South Central Region Awards Chairman

Announcements

Recess 5:30PM – 6:30PM South Central Regional Director Candidate Forum

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Hospitality Suite Opens

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Lip Sync Battle/Karaoke NightLittle Rock Marriott Undergraduate SororsArkansas Ballroom

9:30 PM. - 12:00 AM EAF AKApollo Step/Talent ShowSHCCGOV Hall II & III

Saturday, April 30, 2016 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM Voting Little Rock MarriottChicot

7:00 AM- 8:30 AM Leadership In Full BloomSHCC Wally Allen Ballroom Leadership Breakfast

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM VendorsSHCC GOV Hall IV

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Children’s Hospitality SuiteLittle Rock MarriottGrampus


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8:00 AM – 11:00 AM RegistrationSHCCCaddo/Osage Lower Level

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Soror Services SHCC Quapaw

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Golden Soror Hospitality SuiteLittle Rock Marriott

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Honey Do Hospitality SuiteLittle Rock Marriott

8:45 AM - 10:15 AM - WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE - SESSION IFR01: Launching New Dimensions in Finance Forum Location: Governor’s II and III (SHCC)Convener: Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, Supreme BasileusPresenter: Soror Danette Anthony Reed, Supreme Tamiouchos

WK01: New Dimensions of Philanthropy Location: White Oak (Marriott)Presenter: Soror Laura Martin, South Central Region EAF CoordinatorConvener: Soror Shawn Simmons, Member, EAF Board of DirectorsRecorder: Soror Susie Smith, North Louisiana Cluster Coordinator

WK02: Archiving is each chapter’s responsibility. Archiving is YOUR responsibility! Archiving is Fun! Location: Wally Allen B (SHCC)Presenters: Soror Mavis Collie, International Archives Committee Chairman, Soror Gloria Malone, International Archives Committee Representative andSoror Karen King, International Archives Committee ResourceConvener: Soror Sylvia Williams Dupree, Epsilon Psi OmegaRecorder: Soror Rosanna Deadreick-Farris, Upsilon Zeta Omega

WK03: Launching New Dimensions of Connection: Being the VoiceLocation: Izard (SHCC)Presenter: Soror Myra McKenzie Harris, International Constitution Committee RepresentativeConvener: Soror Jamie Scott, Beta Pi Omega Chapter, Arkansas State Connection CoordinatorRecorder: Soror Yasmin Barnes, Upsilon Lambda Omega Chapter, Texas State Connection Coordinator


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WK04: Launching New Dimensions in Chapter BylawsLocation: Fulton (SHCC)Presenters: Soror Martha Perine Beard, Supreme Parliamentarian and Soror Ashlee Sherman, International Constitution Committee RepresentativeConvener: Soror Chandra Darville, Phi Sigma OmegaRecorder: Soror Dawn Redmond, Chi Zeta Omega

WK06: Membership Makes Me S.M.I.L.E.: The Movie (For Graduate Sorors only) Location: Arkansas Ballroom (Marriott)Presenter: Soror Emile Pendarvis Blaine, International Membership Committee RepresentativeConvener: Soror Katina Semien, Gamma Eta Omega Recorder: Soror Jacqueline Davis-Gilmore, Xi Alpha Omega

WK07: Launching into Orbit! Year Two of LNDSLocation: Conway (Marriott)Presenters: Soror Jasmine Adkins, International Program Committee Chairman and Soror Regina Carrington, International Program Committee RepresentativeConvener: Soror Keesha Williams, Omicron Mu OmegaRecorder: Soror Charlotte Harris, Phi Gamma Omega

WK08: Launching New Dimensions of Technology - The Digital ChapterLocation: Wally Allen A (SHCC)Presenter: Soror Gwen Kimble, International Technology Committee RepresentativeConvener: Soror Shalonda Davis, Iota Xi OmegaRecorder: Soror Chamelia Robinson, Xi Alpha Omega

WK09: Poised and Polished…Launching New Dimensions of Protocol ILocation: Caraway 1,2,3 (SHCC)Presenters: Soror Velena McRae, International Protocol Committee RepresentativeConvener: Soror Evelyn Valore, Delta Lambda OmegaRecorder: Soror Jullette Spivey, Southeast Texas Cluster Coordinator

WK16: Protecting Our Legacy Protecting Our Pearls: An Honest Conversation About Hazing (For Undergraduate Sorors)Location: Governor’s II & III (SHCC) - LeftPresenters: Soror Valarie Hill, International Risk Management Committee Representative and Soror Nekedria Brown, International Risk Management Committee RepresentativeConvener: Soror Natalie Paul, International Undergraduate Activities CommitteeRecorder: Soror Aliyah Glover, Alpha Rho


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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE - SESSION II FR02: Launching New Dimensions in Bylaw Amendments ForumLocation: Governor’s II and III (SHCC)Presenters: Soror Martha Perine Beard, Supreme Parliamentarian and Convener: Soror Ashlee Sherman, International Constitution Committee Representative

WK05: Financial Workshop 101: Managing Chapter Financial Operations using Financial Fundamentals Location: Fulton (SHCC)Presenter: Soror Danette Anthony Reed, Supreme Tamiouchos Convener: Soror Shaliah Thierry, International Finance CommitteeRecorder: Soror Crystal Delaney, Beta Phi Omega

WK10: Protecting our AKA Homeland from RiskLocation: Harris Brake (Marriott)Presenters: Soror Valarie Hill, International Risk Management Committee Representative and Soror Nekedria Brown, Inter-national Risk Management Committee RepresentativeConvener: Soror Judith Washington, Zeta Psi OmegaRecorder: Soror Theresa Austin, Xi Theta Omega

WK11: Ready for your close up: Membership Makes Me S.M.I.L.E. Location: Riverview (Marriott)Presenter: Soror Emile P. Blaine, International Membership Committee Representative Convener: Soror Kimberly Douglas, Alpha Tau OmegaRecorder: Soror Pamela Harmon, Northeast Texas Cluster Coordinator

WK12: Family Feud: Sorority Edition Workshop (For Undergraduate Sorors)Location: Governor’s II & III (SHCC)Presenter: Soror Autumn Kyles, Second Supreme Anti-Basileus and Soror Natalie Paul, International Undergraduate Activities Committee RepresentativeConvener: Soror Nia Robinson, Theta MuRecorder: Soror Khadijah Neal, Beta Psi

WK13: The Alpha Kappa Alpha Brand 2.0Location: Wally Allen A (SHCC)Presenter: Soror Carisma Ramsey, International Communications Committee RepresentativeConvener: Soror Chamir Murphy, Lambda Beta OmegaRecorder: Soror Chamelia Robinson, Xi Alpha Omega

WK14: #E³: Are You Exceeding Expectations of Excellence? Location: White Oak (Marriott)Presenters: Soror Tasha Philpot, International Standards Committee Representative Convener: Soror Linda Knight Burkley, International Standards Committee ResourceRecorder: Soror Tammy Pritchett, International Standards Committee Representative


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WK15: Protocol Escorting Matters in Launching New Dimensions of Service Location: Caraway 1,2,3 (SHCC)Presenter: Soror Velena McRae, International Protocol Committee Representative Convener: Soror Kasey Carolina, Chi Eta OmegaRecorder: Soror Inesha Clark, Theta Mu

WK17: Let’s Do It Right - Do the Right ThingLocation: Arkansas (Marriott)Presenters: Soror Ira Jean Henry, International Rituals Committee Representative and Soror Arvilla Banks, International Rituals Committee RepresentativeConvener: Soror Barbara Lewis, Alpha Xi OmegaRecorder: Soror Zassar Gatson, West Texas/New Mexico Cluster Coordinator

WK18: Just Like A Sista: The C.U.R.E. for Discord Audience Location: Conway (Marriott)Presenter: Soror Shirley R. Fisher, International Sisterly Relations Committee RepresentativeConvener: Soror Robyn McCormick, Southern Louisiana Cluster CoordinatorRecorder: Soror Naomi Smith, Omicron Iota Omega

WK19: Strategic Planning: Execute and Evaluate for Success Location: Wally Allen B (SHCC)Presenter: Soror Jacqueline Watson, International Strategic Planning Committee RepresentativeConvener: Soror Kelli Collins, Sigma Rho OmegaRecorder: Soror Rosalind Spain, Delta Lambda Omega

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM A Royal Celebration of Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service”SHCC Undergraduate LuncheonWally Allen Ballroom

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Awards and Exhibits (breakdown)Little Rock MarriottPinnacle Room (19th FL)

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Musical PreludeSHCC South Central Regional Choir Gov Hall II & III Directed by Soror Precious Coleman

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM CLOSING PLENARY SESSIONSHCC - GOV II & III Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, Presiding South Central Regional Director


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Meditation Soror Shannon Byrdsell, Eta Kappa Louisiana State University

Musical Selection Soror Maranda Barris, Alpha Rho University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Registration Betty Williams, Alpha Tau Omega Chapter South Central Regional Conference Registration Committee Chairman

Introduction of the Second Supreme Anti-Basileus Soror Britney Washington, Kappa Iota University of Arkansas

State of the Undergraduates Soror Autumn A. Kyles, 2nd Supreme Anti-Basileus Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

Report of the International Connection Committee Soror Myra McKenzie Harris, South Central Representative International Connection Committee

Regional Finance Report Soror Linda Reed, Chi Zeta Omega South Central Region Tamiouchos 2016 Cluster Retreats Cluster Coordinators

Report of the South Central Region Recommendations Committee Soror Brenda Dozier, Phi Gamma Omega South Central Region Recommendations Chairman

Report of the South Central Region Resolutions Committee Soror Kim Powers McCree, Alpha Xi Omega South Central Region Resolutions Chairman

Report of the South Central Region Time and Place Committee Soror Evelyn Hamilton, Omicron Mu Omega South Central Region Resolutions Chairman


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Report of the South Central Region Boule Luncheon, Gathering & Hospitality Committee Soror Sheri Hayes, Chairman Soror Cerise McClendon Martin, Co-Chairman Soror Yeshemabet Turner, Co-Chairman

Report of the South Central Region Evaluation Committee Soror Rhonda Newhouse, Omicron Tau Omega South Central Region Evaluation Chairman

Report of the South Central Region Philacters Soror LeShonda Lindsey, Delta Lambda Omega South Central Region Philacter Chairman

Presentation of South Central Regional Awards Soror Faye B. Bryant, Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter 21st Supreme Basileus Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Soror Felicia Layeni South Central Region Awards Chairman

Report of the South Central Region Tellers Committee Soror Angela Frierson Shirey, Mu Chi Omega South Central Region Tellers Committee Chairman

Announcements

North Louisiana Cluster Invitation to the 2017 South Central Regional Conference

Unfinished Business

North Louisiana Cluster Invitation to Attend the 85th South Central Regional Conference (Shreveport, Louisiana)

Adjournment

8:00 PM -12:00 PM “The Diamond Experience - Naturally Flawless”SHCC Gov I, II & III 84th South Central Regional Conference Closing Gala


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Sunday, May 1, 2016

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM Ivy Beyond the Wall CeremonySHCC Soror Carmelita Smith, 19th South Central Regional DirectorWally Allen Ballroom

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM “SUPER--Natural Dimensions of Praise and Worship” SHCC Ecumenical ServiceWally Allen Ballroom

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM “Launching Diamond Dimensions of Total Praise: It’s SHCC Natural” Gospel Brunch Wally Allen Ballroom(Following Ecumenical Service)


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REGIONAL CONFERENCE PROTOCOL

Polishing our conference Protocol, Pearls, Event & Presence

* Sorors must display their badges to gain access to conference meetings, events and vendor areas. * Be on time for all sessions. * Do not hold seats. Be courteous. * Do not sit in designated “reserved seating” for delegates, Very Special Guests (VSGs), Diamond/

Golden Sorors, the Emergency Medical Team (EMTs) or physically challenged sorors. * Turn off all electronic devise. * Do not audio or video record business meetings.

CONFERENCE ATTIRE

* Adhere to appropriate conference attire. Refer to “The Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Pro-tocol” for details.

* Business Attire: Meetings and Luncheons * Rituals Attire: Ivy Beyond the Wall – Uninterrupted White * Rededication: No Pants No flip-flop or tennis shoe styled shoes. Adhere to conference attire recommendations per event.

EVENT ETIQUETTEStand when the dais processional enters the room. Stand when the Regional Director, Supreme Basileus, and Former Supreme Basilei enter the room. Do not walk during program introductions, meditations, and when the Regional Director or Supreme Basileus is addressing the audience.Turn off all electronic devices. Do not audio or video record business meetings.Do not come onto the Dais at any time.


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PROPOSED RULES

Rule 1 The initial order of business shall be the adoption of Standing Rules for the 84th South Central Regional Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas April 28 – May 1, 2016.

Rule 2 The second order of business shall be the adoption of the Conference Agenda as presented by Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, South Central Regional Director.

Rule 3 Each business session and all program activities shall begin and end promptly, in accordance with the official agenda. The South Central Regional Director, pending approval of the voting body, may make exceptions.

Rule 4 In all conference matters not provided for in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Constitution and By-Laws, the current edition of Robert Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern the body.

Rule 5 The voting strength of the conference shall be announced at the opening of the first business session. Rule 6 The first person states “To Madame South Central Regional Director, Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, Madame Supreme Basileus, Soror Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson (if present), Current and Former members of the Directorate, and Sorors, I am Soror (Your Name). I will give the report from the (Your Committee Name).” The official greeting is only given by the first Soror giving a report. All others who follow need only acknowledge, “Madame Regional Director, Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, Madame Supreme Basileus, Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson (if present),” and then proceed with their committee report. All reports must be typewritten and two copies given to the Regional Grammateus immediately following presentation to the conference. It is preferred that an electronic file be made available to the Regional Grammateus at [email protected]. Rule 7 With the exception of designated personnel, all sorors with an electronic communication device shall set the device (to include cell phones and pagers) to silent, vibrate, or off. Pictures, video, and audio recordings are prohibited during business sessions, workshops, and forums. The only exception to photographs will be regional awards presented during plenary sessions. Any soror seen and/or found to be recording during the prohibited events (without prior consent from the presiding officer) shall immediately be asked to leave that event by the presiding officer or a Philacter. Rule 8 Identification badges issued by the Registration Committee shall be worn for admission to all business sessions, workshops, vendors and conference functions not open to the public. Identification badges may not be transferred without proper action of the Credentials Committee. Rule 9 All sorors certified as delegates shall be seated in the designated area during all business sessions of the conference. Rule 10 Diamond Sorors, Golden Sorors, Directorate Members, Former Supreme Basilei, Former Regional Directors, Former Directorate Members, International Committee Chairmen and Members, and physically challenged sorors shall be provided a special seating area.


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Rule 11 All attendees shall refrain from walking during Dais introduction, meditation, or while the Regional Director or Supreme Basileus is giving her address to the delegation. Rule 12 Tickets are required to enter all meal functions and other ticketed events. Rule 13 Each soror shall recognize that seating is open at all conference activities, with the exception of the Undergraduate Luncheon & the Closing Gala where sorors are asked to adhere to the direction of the hostesses. Holding seats shall be considered an unsisterly act. Rule 14 With the exception of Diamond Sorors, Golden Sorors, Directorate Members, Former Supreme Basilei, Former Regional Directors, Former Directorate Members, International Committee Chairmen and Members, and physically challenged sorors; sorors who arrive following the signal to close the doors at the business sessions of the conference shall pay the Philacter a fine of $2.00 and use the password to gain entry. The password will be given at the conference. Rule 15 Monies collected as fines shall be donated to the EAF Chelle Luper Wilson Nola Scholars Fellowship. Rule 16 All attendees shall stand when the Regional Director, Supreme Basileus and Former Supreme Basilei enter the room and when they are introduced.

DISCUSSION AND DEBATE:

Rule 17 The presiding officer shall rule out of order any discussion, debate, or proposal not germane to the conference agenda. Rule 18 Discussion and debate shall be limited to one minute per member. No soror shall speak more than once per issue, and total debate time for each issue shall not exceed five minutes. Rule 19 Sorors who wish to address the Chair must do so from a floor microphone. Upon recognition by the Chair, the soror must give her name, chapter name, chapter location and delegate or non-delegate status. Rule 20 Only certified delegates shall make motions, second motions or vote. Non-delegates may speak if recognized by the Chair, but they may not make or second motions.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Rule 21 Announcements shall be made from the platform only. They shall be in writing with the name, chapter name and signature of the soror submitting the announcement and shall be delivered to the Conference Hodegos. This report is respectfully submitted by the Rules Committee.


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The Directorate

Supreme BasileusDorothy Buckhanan Wilson

Corporate Office Educational Advancement Foundation Soror Cynthia Howell, Executive Director First Supreme Anti-Basileus Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Soror Glenda Baskin Glover Soror Joyce Henderson Second Supreme Anti-Basileus South Atlantic Regional Director Soror Autumn A. Kyles Soror Sharon Brown Harriott Supreme Grammateus Great Lakes Regional Director Soror Charletta Wilson-Jacks Soror Toni S. Kendrick Supreme Parliamentarian South Eastern Regional Director Soror Martha Perine Beard Soror Mary Conner Supreme Tamiouchos South Central Regional Director Soror Danette Anthony Reed Soror Chelle Luper Wilson Undergraduate Member-At-Large Central Regional Director Soror Annalise Anise Soror Kathy Walker-Steele Undergraduate Member-At-Large Mid-Western Regional Director Soror Destiny Boykin Soror Jan M. Carpenter-Baker North Atlantic Regional Director Far Western Regional Director Soror Meredith Henderson Soror Barbara Denson Trotter International Regional Director Soror Gizette Canegata Thomas

Ethel Hedgeman Lyle+* Supreme Basileus

Nellie Quander* 1st Supreme Basileus

Loraine R. Green* 2nd Supreme Basileus

L. Pearl Mitchell* 3rd Supreme Basileus

Pauline S. Puryear*4th Supreme Basileus

B. Beatrix Scott* 5th Supreme Basileus

Maudelle B. Bousfield* 6th Supreme Basileus

Maude Brown Porter* 7th Supreme Basileus

Ida L. Jackson* 8th Supreme Basileus

Margaret Davis Bowen* 9th Supreme Basileus

Dorothy Boulding Ferebee* 10th Supreme Basileus


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Former Supreme Basilei

Beulah T. Whitby* 11th Supreme Basileus

Edna Over Campbell* 12th Supreme Basileus

Laura T. Lovelace*13th Supreme Basileus

Arnetta G. Wallace 14th Supreme Basileus

Marjorie H. Parker* 15th Supreme Basileus

Julia B. Purnell* 16th Supreme Basileus

Larzette Hale-Wilson* 17th Supreme Basileus

Mattelia B. Grays 18th Supreme Basileus

Bernice Sumlin* 19th Supreme Basileus

Barbara K. Phillips* 20th Supreme Basileus

Faye B. Bryant 21st Supreme Basileus

Ethel Hedgeman Lyle+* Supreme Basileus

Nellie Quander* 1st Supreme Basileus

Loraine R. Green* 2nd Supreme Basileus

L. Pearl Mitchell* 3rd Supreme Basileus

Pauline S. Puryear*4th Supreme Basileus

B. Beatrix Scott* 5th Supreme Basileus

Maudelle B. Bousfield* 6th Supreme Basileus

Maude Brown Porter* 7th Supreme Basileus

Ida L. Jackson* 8th Supreme Basileus

Margaret Davis Bowen* 9th Supreme Basileus

Dorothy Boulding Ferebee* 10th Supreme Basileus

Janet J. Ballard* 22nd Supreme Basileus

Mary Shy Scott* 23rd Supreme Basileus

Eva L. Evans 24th Supreme Basileus

Norma S. White25th Supreme Basileus

Linda M. White* 26th Supreme Basileus

Barbara A. McKinzie 27th Supreme Basileus

Carolyn House Stewart28th Supreme Basileus

+Named Honorary Supreme Basileusby authority of the 1926 Boule

*Ivy Beyond the Wall


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Former South Central Regional Directors

Mattelia B. Grays 11th South Central Regional Director

Faye B. Bryant

12th South Central Regional Director

Mary L. Williams 13th South Central Regional Director

Deralyn Riles Davis


Mamie L. McKnight 16th South Central Regional Director

Jacqueline Dansby


Carmelita C. Smith 19th South Central Regional Director

Polly Sparks Turner


Shirley R. Fisher 21st South Central Regional Director

Tari T. Bradford

22nd South Central Regional Director

Gwendolyn J. Brinkley 23rd South Central Regional Director


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South Central International Leadership2014-2016

COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

Soror Cora Davis Soror Joya Hayes Soror Danette Reed International Human International Graduate International Finance Resources Committee Advisors’ Certification Committee Committee

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVESSoror Rachel ParkerInternational Nominating Committee

Soror Carisma Ramsey FieldsInternational Communications Committee

Soror Jocelyn McDanielInternational Basileus Certification Committee

Soror Ashlee ShermanInternational Constitution Committee

Soror Regina CarringtonInternational Program Committee

Soror Karrie HargraveInternational Undergraduate Activities Committee

Soror Tamara CubitInternational Reinstatement Task Force Committee

Soror Thelma Harp JohnsonInternational Graduate Advisors’ Certification Committee

Soror Tasha PhilpotInternational Standards Committee

Soror Gloria MaloneInternational Archives Committee

Soror Kari Gray SmithInternational Investment Committee

Soror Linda Knight BurkleyInternational Standards Committee, Resource

Soror Velena McRaeInternational Protocol Committee

Soror Rae-Ann SpearsInternational Buildings and Properties Committee

Soror Emile Pendarvis Blaine International Membership Committee

Soror Gwendolyn KimbleInternational Technology Committee

Soror Tara McDowellInternational Financial Officers’ Certification Committee

Soror Myra McKenzie-Harris International Connection Committee

Soror Juliea Robinson NelsonInternational Diamond/Golden/Silver Sorors Committee

Soror Irajean HenryInternational Rituals Committee

Soror Burnadine Moss AndersonInternational Honorary Members and Awards Committee

Soror Tammy PritchettInternational Standards Committee, Resource

Soror Felecia Collins-WylieInternational Leadership Fellows Committee

Soror Shirley FisherInternational Sisterly Relations Committee

Soror Shawn SimmonsEAF Board of Directors

Soror Laura MartinSouth Central EAF Coordinator


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