Ask an AKA...Random Questions...

[AKA_Monet]

Originally posted by miss priss
do you think that Alpha Kappa Alpha should establish an ongoing accredited health-care program that offers services for communities?

That question my friend is what we say when we tell you to do your research!!! There were several past programs that the International Headquarters supported throughout the years. I will let YOU do that research...

Originally posted by miss priss
what aspect of Alpha Kappa Alpha would you like to see as a primary focus in your community specifically?

I think that varies from chapter to chapter. Now the main targets are always focused on by most chapters, however sometimes, the community's needs differ from every single target. That is why I think the targets are broad, so at the discretion of the chapter, the specifics are be honed for the community.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally posted by pisces_princess
My question (for undergrads and grads) is being an active member too time consuming to where it can take a toll on your grades?

My grades increased during my process and after I joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Originally posted by pisces_princess
do you think that becoming a member of a sorority challenges friendships?

Being a lady of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has yet to be a frivolous pursuit. Therefore, I am incapable of surrounding myself with frivolous friends before, during and waaay after my membership process

[Conskeeted7]

Originally posted by pisces_princess
Hello all,

My question (for undergrads and grads) is being an active member too time consuming to where it can take a toll on your grades?

Also I have seen with the people on my campus friendships end or friends that become distant after one or more of their friends became a member, do you think that becoming a member of a sorority challenges friendships?

Thanks in advance for your answers and thanks to the person who started this thread, this is an outlet for those of us who are interested in pledging and not an opportunity that is presented often.

My grades were not affected negatively by my membership at all. If you are the type of person who is easily distracted from your goal (i.e. graduation and a respectable GPA), any organization or activity will jeopardize your grades.

From what I have seen, most friendships that end after one person becomes a member did not have the substance to remain for much longer anyway. As we grow and change, sometimes we have to leave people behind because they are not ready to go to that next level with us. Others extinguish relationships because of underlying jealousy, anger, or other self-defeating emotions. In my opinion, those type of friends need to be left by the wayside eventually anyway. I am still friends with people who are not members of my organization. I did not abandon who I was when I became an AKA. At the same time, my true friends understood my desire for membership and were excited for me when it came to be. They were not selfish or jealous of my decision. That is why we were able to remain friends throughout my membership.

[miss priss]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by AKA_Monet
[B]That question my friend is what we say when we tell you to do your research!!! There were several past programs that the International Headquarters supported throughout the years. I will let YOU do that research...


I am aware of the Mississippi Health project that launched in 1935 by Dr. Dorothy Boulding Ferebee, and various national programs that has been done by the organization. What I mean is if do you think that Alpha Kappa Alpha will develop clinics/hospitals of the sorts like they are doing with the retirement communities that is set to take place? I remember you saying that the soon-to-be new Supreme Basileus has a keen interest in developing women in business. I have been doing research on powerful African -American women who are developing or actively working in non-traditional areas. I was also curious about how many of the BGLO's are actively involved in developing franchises for example, not just for individual members, but as an incorporated body. And does the non-profit status that BGLO's have effect that process?

[AKA_Monet]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by miss priss

I am aware of the Mississippi Health project that launched in 1935 by Dr. Dorothy Boulding Ferebee, and various national programs that has been done by the organization. What I mean is if do you think that Alpha Kappa Alpha will develop clinics/hospitals of the sorts like they are doing with the retirement communities that is set to take place? I remember you saying that the soon-to-be new Supreme Basileus has a keen interest in developing women in business. I have been doing research on powerful African -American women who are developing or actively working in non-traditional areas. I was also curious about how many of the BGLO's are actively involved in developing franchises for example, not just for individual members, but as an incorporated body. And does the non-profit status that BGLO's have effect that process?

You are referring to "Ivy Acres" that is built near Winston Salem, North Carolina... That project is the brainchild of Dr. Eva L. Evans. There was also a huge sponsorship of the Cleveland Job Corps. Moreover, we took a partnership with the American Red Cross. There are 2 ways that these items are followed: 1) International HQ organized and 2) Chapter organized. The President of the organization can set forth a program like "Ivy Acres". That has to be in the planning at least 10 years before--such as an fundraising an endowment or capital campaign--so called being in the "silent phase" of fundraising--which is what Dr. Evans did. Then when she became president she went into the public phase of fundraising or capital campaign for such an development.

Chapters that have appropriate documentations, such as non profit status, can develop capital campaigns that limit the indebtedness of the International Sorority. As you are aware, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is governed by a constitution, bylaws and have procedures that regulate what we are allowed to do with commercial businesses. The metropolitan Los Angeles Chapter own a house near USC's campus. I think that several other chapters also own property. And as far as major franchises, such as "Ivy Acres", a retirement community, that is an undertaking that several chapters in many regions have vested interests in. I am unable to dictate what the International Program will be for 2006-2010, since I am merely a chapter member...

Why do you ask? Have you been to "Ivy Acres" or made monetary support for it under EAF?

[miss priss]

Why do you ask? Have you been to "Ivy Acres" or made monetary support for it under EAF? [/B][/QUOTE]

Isn't EAF dedicated to the perptual support of lifelong learning?Although I have made some monetary support to EAF, I have yet to see Ivy Acres in person;I have only seen drawings of it.
From my understanding, Ivy Acres is a project supported by members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, incorporated for the community and expands on retirement planning education to help persons make informed choices about savings and retirement planning.

I asked because I have a keen interest in A/A who are/have been/trying to be successful in non-traditional businesses. When I attended the Alpha's Convention last year, entities such as Church's Chicken, Taco Bell, and companies like Delphi (who contract A/A women/minorities for parts and services) were "marketing" themselves to potential clients. So I wondered if established organizations such as yourselves were considering expanding the organization into the private/public sectors such as those.


Sidebar: Just through your writing , I can tell you are HARDLY just a chapter member.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally posted by miss priss
Isn't EAF dedicated to the perptual support of lifelong learning?Although I have made some monetary support to EAF, I have yet to see Ivy Acres in person;I have only seen drawings of it.
From my understanding, Ivy Acres is a project supported by members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, incorporated for the community and expands on retirement planning education to help persons make informed choices about savings and retirement planning.

The main premise of EAF is life long learning AND because it the 501c3 foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. some of the funds are also incorporated into large capital campaigns such as Ivy Acres. Most of the EAF funds actually are contributed by chapters and members and some members who "earmark" their funds upon becoming ivies beyond the wall.

Originally posted by miss priss
I asked because I have a keen interest in A/A who are/have been/trying to be successful in non-traditional businesses. When I attended the Alpha's Convention last year, entities such as Church's Chicken, Taco Bell, and companies like Delphi (who contract A/A women/minorities for parts and services) were "marketing" themselves to potential clients. So I wondered if established organizations such as yourselves were considering expanding the organization into the private/public sectors such as those.

Typically, these "contracts" are "partnerships" with large commercial organizations, of which many of my Sorors sit on their board of trustees. As such, a proposal is submitted for the directorate to review at one of their quarterly meetings and a program is implemented and designed to be incorporated the fit within the International Targets of my Sorority.

Of our major supporters that I know of are DaimlerChrysler, Pillsbury, Points of Light Foundation, National Board of Transportation and Safety, and Department of Education under "Leave No Child Behind" along with the Metropolitan Education Book Publishing Company. Most of these companies either had proposals sent to them or proposals sent to the Directorate and MOU's were drawn up and a partnership was established.

I have to brag about my Far Western Regional Sorors at the Regional Conference 2004! Because they asked Niketown to help sponsor some activities for the conference and it was very nice in Oregon... And numerous other chapters have "partnership agreements" within my Sorority. My former graduate chapter has a close arrangement with Solar Turbines, a Catepillar Company because one of my Sorors is an executive member of that company. Another one of my sorors of my current chapter is the Executive V.P. of Community Affairs with Washington Mutual. However, in order for corporations to work with us, the chapters must have their own non profit status which is difficult to get now due to Homeland Security issues, such as the Carbanes-Oxley Act...

Originally posted by miss priss
Sidebar: Just through your writing , I can tell you are HARDLY just a chapter member.

another sidebar: just through your writing, I have YET to tell you are JUST another wayward i.v. KEEP DOING YOUR RESEARCH WITH DISCRETION!!!

[AKA2D '91]

Soror, don't forget Wal-Mart, MasterCard (those are who I can think of early this AM). Those are some that have only sponsored/supported us NATIONALLY, there are other corporate entities which sponsor our events locally.

Be thankful to Soror AKA_Monet. She's giving you all info I wouldn't share with non-members. It's not that we are not informed; it's just that THIS thread has been deemed her "baby" and she has chosen to share this information with you all.

[futurestar1]

Do you think it is important for ALL members of your chapter to be technically savvy (email, listservs, website maintenance, etc )?

[AKA2D '91]

hence, our theme of SPIRIT! If you don't know what each letter represents, please search at your leisure.

[futurestar1]

Quote AKA2D '91 : " hence, our theme of SPIRIT! If you don't know what each letter represents, please search at your leisure. "

My bad, AKA2D '91, I thought I would get that answer. I realized that after I posted it. I know technology was one of the program inititiaves for 2002-2006, along with sisterhood, scholarship, service, partnership, innovation, respect and investment.

I just wondered if members thought it was important for every member or just for each chapter to have a certain level of expertise in terms of technology.

[AKA2D '91]

Sorors,

I have a kwerston (lmao) for ya....

What do you think about the SFs who may be posting questions, but there may be "others" lurking via email/pm/im suggesting/persuading that they go "their/xyz" way because of this thread and the 'ask a SF thread'? What does that say about the "SF" who falls for that okey doke? LMAO

[SKEEphistAKAte]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
Sorors,

I have a kwerston (lmao) for ya....

What do you think about the SFs who may be posting questions, but there may be "others" lurking via email/pm/im suggesting/persuading that they go "their/xyz" way because of this thread and the 'ask a SF thread'? What does that say about the "SF" who falls for that okey doke? LMAO

That "SF" is weak-willed and simple-minded and there is no room for her in the realm of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

[SKEEphistAKAte]

*mentally exhausted* Please stop.

[Ideal08]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
Sorors,

I have a kwerston (lmao) for ya....

What do you think about the SFs who may be posting questions, but there may be "others" lurking via email/pm/im suggesting/persuading that they go "their/xyz" way because of this thread and the 'ask a SF thread'? What does that say about the "SF" who falls for that okey doke? LMAO

It says that she never wanted to be an Alpha Kappa Alpha in the first place and the other org was lucky to RECRUIT her! She would have made a terrible soror if she is that easily influenced.