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Sorority
A society for women with selective membership limited by the invitation of persons
who are already members.
Boule
The periodic assembly of the total membership
Directorate
The governing body of Alpha Kappa Alpha when the Boule is not in session
Soror
Sister
How is membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha classified?
undergraduate, graduate, general, associate, life, honorary
What is the highest honor which the sorority can give?
Honorary membership
Undergraduate Chapter
Those established by charter to a collegiate institution or a specified geographical
area for college students
Graduate chapter
Those set up specifically for alumnae in a specified geographical area
How often does the Boule meet?
biennially
Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated?
To ensure perpetuity
What is the sorority's board of directors called?
Directorate
Purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
The purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is
to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity
and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems
concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a
progressive interest in college life, and to be of service to ALL mankind.
How many officers make up the current directorate?
18.
Supreme Basileus (International President)
Glenda Glover
First Supreme Anti-Basileus
Danette Anthony Reed
South Eastern Regional Director
Mitzi Dease Paige
Are all members graduate sorors?
No. 3 undergraduates- Second Supreme Anti-Basileus and 2 Undergraduate
Members-at-Large
Are some of the members elected geographically? Who? When would you be
eligible to run for this office?
, Yes. Regional Director. After serving at least one term as a Basileus of a graduate
chapter and attending at least one of the last three regional conferences immediately
preceding nomination, and residing in the Region.
Who is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's chief officer? What is her role?
Supreme Basileus. She shall preside at all meetings of the Boule and Directorate.
She shall appoint, with the approval of the Directorate, the chairmen and members of
all committees of the sorority, and fill any vacancies except as otherwise provided for
in the Bylaws. She shall exercise general supervision over employed personnel and
over the Boule.
How many undergraduate and graduate chapters are there in Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority?
1,018
How many regions make up Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?
10 including International Region
Which states make up the region where you live?
South Eastern Region
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Who is the Regional Director? What is her role?
Mitzi Dease Paige
Oversees operations of all alumnae groups, collegiate chapters and House
Corporations within the region
What is a regional conference?
A study session designed to clarify procedures and resolve problems of the chapters
within a region through workshops, discussions, demonstrations, and other types of
group activity.
How often are Regional Conferences held?
Annually
What is the Leadership Seminar? When is it held?
A training session for officers and members which is held in alternate years when the
Boule does not meet.
Regarding Alpha Kappa Alpha Constitution and Bylaws, when may the Bylaws
be amended?
The Bylaws may be amended at a regular meeting of the Boule by two-thirds of the
votes cast, provided that the proposed amendments shall have been circulated to
chapters no later than April 30 preceding the Boule.
How far in advance is the supreme Basileus of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
elected? Does she hold this title at the time of her election?
Four years. No. She serves as First Supreme Anti-Basileus for four years following
her election, and then is installed as Supreme Basileus.
How does a Soror become a member of an International Committee?
All committee members, excluding Nominating, are appointed by the Supreme
Basileus. The Nominating Committee is composed of elected regional
representatives.
What is the Ivy Leaf?
The official publication of the sorority.
When and where was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority founded?
Wednesday, January 15th 1908. Howard University, Washington, D.C.
Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha founded?
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Sorority
A society for women with selective membership limited by the invitation of persons
who are already members.
Boule
The periodic assembly of the total membership
Directorate
The governing body of Alpha Kappa Alpha when the Boule is not in session
Soror
Sister
How is membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha classified?
undergraduate, graduate, general, associate, life, honorary
What is the highest honor which the sorority can give?
Honorary membership
Undergraduate Chapter
Those established by charter to a collegiate institution or a specified geographical
area for college students
Graduate chapter
Those set up specifically for alumnae in a specified geographical area
How often does the Boule meet?
biennially
Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated?
To ensure perpetuity
What is the sorority's board of directors called?
Directorate
Purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
The purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is
to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity
and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems
concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a
progressive interest in college life, and to be of service to ALL mankind.
How many officers make up the current directorate?
18.
Supreme Basileus (International President)
Glenda Glover
First Supreme Anti-Basileus
Danette Anthony Reed
South Eastern Regional Director
Mitzi Dease Paige
Are all members graduate sorors?
No. 3 undergraduates- Second Supreme Anti-Basileus and 2 Undergraduate
Members-at-Large
Are some of the members elected geographically? Who? When would you be
eligible to run for this office?
, Yes. Regional Director. After serving at least one term as a Basileus of a graduate
chapter and attending at least one of the last three regional conferences immediately
preceding nomination, and residing in the Region.
Who is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's chief officer? What is her role?
Supreme Basileus. She shall preside at all meetings of the Boule and Directorate.
She shall appoint, with the approval of the Directorate, the chairmen and members of
all committees of the sorority, and fill any vacancies except as otherwise provided for
in the Bylaws. She shall exercise general supervision over employed personnel and
over the Boule.
How many undergraduate and graduate chapters are there in Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority?
1,018
How many regions make up Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?
10 including International Region
Which states make up the region where you live?
South Eastern Region
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Who is the Regional Director? What is her role?
Mitzi Dease Paige
Oversees operations of all alumnae groups, collegiate chapters and House
Corporations within the region
What is a regional conference?
A study session designed to clarify procedures and resolve problems of the chapters
within a region through workshops, discussions, demonstrations, and other types of
group activity.
How often are Regional Conferences held?
Annually
What is the Leadership Seminar? When is it held?
A training session for officers and members which is held in alternate years when the
Boule does not meet.
Regarding Alpha Kappa Alpha Constitution and Bylaws, when may the Bylaws
be amended?
The Bylaws may be amended at a regular meeting of the Boule by two-thirds of the
votes cast, provided that the proposed amendments shall have been circulated to
chapters no later than April 30 preceding the Boule.
How far in advance is the supreme Basileus of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
elected? Does she hold this title at the time of her election?
Four years. No. She serves as First Supreme Anti-Basileus for four years following
her election, and then is installed as Supreme Basileus.
How does a Soror become a member of an International Committee?
All committee members, excluding Nominating, are appointed by the Supreme
Basileus. The Nominating Committee is composed of elected regional
representatives.
What is the Ivy Leaf?
The official publication of the sorority.
When and where was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority founded?
Wednesday, January 15th 1908. Howard University, Washington, D.C.
Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha founded?
