Test 1 Flashcards
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What is the Alpha Kappa Alpha Mission?
Alpha Kappa Alpha’s mission 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.
Are all of the members graduate sorors? Explain.
No. Three are undergraduates. Second Supreme Anti-Basileus and two 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.
How far in advance is the Supreme Basileus oh Alpha Kappa Alpha 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.
Regarding Alpha Kappa Alpha “Constitution and By Laws”, when May by laws be amended?
The by laws 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.
Differentiate between undergrad and graduate chapters.
Undergraduate chapters are those established by charter to a collegiate institution or a specified geographical area for college students.
Graduate chapters are those set up specifically for alumnae in a specified geographical area.
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 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.
What is Regional Conference?
Regional Conference is 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.
Who is Alpha Kappa Alpha sororities 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 chairman, and members of all committees of the sorority, and fill any vacancies except as otherwise provided for in the By laws. She shall exercise general supervision over employed personnel and over the Boule.
How many officers make up the Directorate? Name them.
Supreme Basileus First Supreme Anti Basileus Second Supreme Anti Basileus Supreme Gammateus Supreme Tamiouchos Supreme Parliamentarian 2 Undergraduate member at Large North Atlantic Director Mid Atlantic Director South Atlantic Director Great Lakes Director South Eastern Director South Central Director Central Director Midwestern Director Far Western Director International Director
Supreme Basileus
Dr. Glenda Glover
First Supreme Basileus
Danette Anthony Reed
Second Supreme Anti Basileus
Kasey A. COLEMAN
Supreme Gammateus
Chelle Luper Wilson
Supreme Tamiouchos
Gayle P. Miles-Scott
Supreme Parliamentarian
Bonnie Washington Murdah
Undergraduates at Large
Kaylen D. Long
Hollye J.V. Weekes
North Atlantic Director
Mary Bentley Lamar
Mid Atlantic Director
Jennifer King Congleton
South Atlantic Director
Carolyn G. Randolph
Great Lakes Director
Carrie J. Clark
South Eastern Director
Mitzi Dease Paige
South Central Director
Katina Semien
