Well I booked a room in DC just in case I don't get one through the block rate when they post them. I can't wait until 2008!

I am excited as well Sorors I cant wait, I think this will be history truely in the making. :)

Stephanie Hunt, Mrs. Michigan United States® 2007
Soror Crowned first Af Am Mrs. United States

http://www.mrsmichiganunitedstates.com/reigning.htm
www.mrsunitedstates.com

Stephanie Hunt is a wife and mother of two sons, Jordan and Donnie,
and two stepsons, Andy and Adam. Stephanie graduated with a Bachelor
of Science degree from Western Michigan University. While at WMU, she
was president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (Delta Chi Chapter)
and an outstanding thespian member of Theta Alpha Phi.

Stephanie is a dedicated Flight Attendant for Northwest Airlines Inc.
and has served on flights for the White House Presidential Press
Staff, the Detroit Lions, the National Hockey League, the National
Basketball Association, and Major League Baseball.

Her true passion is as a volunteer for community service. She is a
member of Airlines Ambassadors, an organization that is recognized by
the U.S. Congress for its humanitarian efforts.

In 2005 - 2006, Stephanie was selected as a spokesperson for NORD®,
(National Organization for Rare Disorders), which advocates new
treatments and cures for patients suffering from rare diseases. But
the organization she holds dearest to her heart is the Rubinstein-
Taybi Family Research Fund. This group is dedicated to finding a cure
for RTS, the rare condition the afflicts her four-year-old son,
Donnie. Stephanie serves as an Executive Committee member of this
organization. The RTS Fund has raised over $300,000 to support
research efforts by world-renowned Nobel Prize winner Dr. Eric Kandel
of Columbia University.

^^^^:D:D Sorors are always 'Blazing New Trails!':D:D

The Centennial website has been update with a video history:D:D!!

I just watched it and I cried. I am just on an AKA high and I feel like that whole video renewed my neo-spirit. (You know the one you get right after you get your pearls?) That history, accompanied by the music, is just something for every Soror to see. :D

Skee-Wee my Sorors!!

No limitations! EVERYONE should see! Therefore, PASS IT ON!!!!! :D

I KNOW!!!! I wasn't able to watch all of it, because I was doing my homework, but as soon as I saw it I had to get on GC and tell you guys.:D:D

S-K-Double E W-Double E Skee-Wee my Sorors Skee-Wee!!

I just watched some of it, and it brought a tear to m eyes.

I love my AKA, and Skeeeeeee Wee my Sorors!

The video
 

Sorors,

I only watched an inkling but WOW! I've been reading Pearls of Service and just hearing/reading/watching the rich history of our organization makes me all aflutter!!!

Also, this weekend we (the neos of ELO) held a tribute tea for our charter members, golden and silver sorors. The love in that room... Amazing!

I love my A, I love my A, I love my AKA!!!!

#2 Spring '07
ELO

International President Impacts Media in New Orleans

Leadership Conference attracts media interest

International President Barbara A. McKinzie has made the media rounds while in New Orleans by appearing on shows on the local ABC, CBS and NBC affiliates. She also appeared as a guest on several radio programs.

On WNOL TV 38, McKinzie appeared on the show The 411. Host Glynn Boyd asked her about the purpose of AKA's visit, the significance behind AKA's new economic direction, the meaning of E S P and the Sorority's long history of service.

Click here to view video of the full interview. [Click on The 411 link and scroll to Segment 3 of the 7/22/07 broadcast.]


www.aka1908.org

That was a great interview! Thanks ChanelLover for posting it.

Go ahead Madame President! ;)

^^^Overall, I liked the interview. Madame President gave a wonderful interview. And I really developed a distaste for the host, he seemed absolutely clueless about the D9 and attempted to instigate an unnecessary rivalry. Of course Madame President tried very hard to avoid temptation and was resplendent.

Yes, he did seem clueless, and he also seemed not to be listening to the responses that Soror McKinzie gave to his questions. But she was good.

He's (Glenn Boyd) not too clueless. Greeklife was at his alma mater. His wife is a member of DST. Maybe he asked questions the producers gave him. :confused: I haven't watched the clip.