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Alpha Rho Omega Chapter

Celebrating

100 Years of Service

to All Mankind

PRESIDENTIAL GREETINGS

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I am delighted to welcome you to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®,
Alpha Rho Omega Chapter’s website. This year, 2022 marks the coming of our 100th
anniversary of the chartering of our Chapter on December 15, 1922.

We are the home of former National President and Great Lakes Regional Director,
Beulah T. Whitby, Great Lakes Regional Directors Irene A. Graves, Fanetta B.
Norris, Thelma C. Hollis, and Schylbea J. Hopkins. We are a chapter of over 500
diverse, energetic, and passionate women dedicated to making a difference in our
community as we uphold our mission of “Service to all Mankind”.

With great joy and enthusiasm, we execute our International Program:
“Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service”, designed by International
President Dr. Glenda Glover. Our Program Targets are HBCU for Life: A Call to
Action, Women’s Healthcare, and Wellness, Building Your Economic Legacy, The
Arts!, and Global Impact.

Since 1922, Alpha Rho Omega Chapter has provided service through programs and
community outreach; we are committed to continuing our rich history of service
to our metropolitan Detroit area and to all mankind. If you are an Alpha Kappa
Alpha member in the area and you are in search of a chapter, we welcome you to
join us.

For more information concerning Alpha Rho Omega
Chapter, feel free to contact us at info@alpharhoomega.com.

Sisterly,

Carlyn J. Robinson
Centennial President

ABOUT
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CHAPTER HISTORY

The cold winds blowing through the campus of Howard University on January 15,
1908, could not diminish the warmth in the hearts of Anna Easter Brown, Beulah
Elizabeth Burke, Lillie Burke, Margaret Flagg, Ethel Hedgeman, Marjorie Hill,
Lavinia Norman, Lucy Diggs Slowe, and Marie Woolfolk. Their vision of an
organization dedicated to cultural enrichment, scholarship, leadership, high
ethical and moral values, “racial uplift” and interest in college life after
graduation
had come to fruition. With permission from the administration of Howard
University, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority became the first African-American
Greek-letter organization for college-educated women in the United States.
Affectionately referred to as “The Founders,” these nine women, who were
privileged to the extent that circumstances allowed them to seek and obtain
higher education, had planted the seeds for a sorority that today in 2022 claims
over 300,000 members in graduate and undergraduate chapters throughout the
United States, Virgin Islands, the Caribbean, Canada, Japan, Germany, Korea and
the continent of Africa.

Now fast forward to December 15, 1922. Despite a record snowfall of 10 inches
falling on the city of Detroit two days earlier, even the weather could not
discourage the seven (7) young women who had successfully applied to establish
the first chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in the state of Michigan. Having
paid the initiation fee of $2.00, they gathered at the home of Dr. and Mrs.
Frank Raiford to receive Miss L. Pearl Mitchell from Kalamazoo, Michigan who was
sent to organize and initiate the members of Xi Chapter.

The Charter Members of the newly formed chapter were:
Beulah Tyrrell – A native of Lynchburg, Virginia, and graduate of Oberlin
College
Lorainetta Henderson – Born in Detroit, Michigan, and graduate of the Detroit
Conservatory of Music

Hazel Lyman – Originally from Pensacola, Florida, and graduate of Fisk
University

Edna Dale – Born in Montgomery, Alabama, and graduate of Detroit City College
Mary Cassandra Scott –Born and raised in Columbiana, Alabama, and graduate of
Fisk University

Nellie Watts – Born in Atlanta, Georgia, and graduate of Atlanta University
Alice Boyd Burton – A native of Natchez, Mississippi, and graduate of Fisk
University

Seven accomplished cultured and educated women who despite the hardships
inflicted by segregation, prejudice, and an economic depression left their mark
on this community in many different ways.

From 1922 until 1930, Xi Chapter accepted graduates and undergraduates as
members, with the expectation that once Detroit City College was accredited, a
chapter would be established on the campus of an accredited college/university
for undergraduates. In 1930, Detroit City College (now Wayne State University)
received its anticipated accreditation and Alpha Rho Omega Chapter received its
designation as a graduate chapter. The year 1936 marked the chartering of Beta
Mu Chapter on the campus of Wayne University and in 1974, Theta Tau Chapter was
chartered on the campus of the University of Detroit – Marygrove with the
assistance of Alpha Rho Omega Chapter. Xi Chapter remained as the City-Wide
Chapter for undergraduates until 1949 when its charter was transferred to
Michigan Normal Teachers College, now known as Eastern Michigan University.
The history of Alpha Rho Omega Chapter is not defined by dates or any one
individual. As the beneficiary of the vision, leadership, and commitment of the
sorority’s founders, our charter members embraced the mission of encouraging
and cultivating high scholastic and ethical standards among college women and
reaching back to others so they might benefit from the progress and success of
those privileged to lead. These women-led by example and they live on in the
hearts of Alpha Rho Omega women as shining examples of what we can and should be
in providing service to all mankind.

Over the past ninety-nine years, 42 women have accepted the call to the
leadership of Alpha Rho Omega Chapter. They coordinated their efforts with those
of our national leadership, and have reached out to the larger Detroit Community
and established partnerships with multiple organizations in an effort to address
the needs of our citizens and to channel the energy of our children into
positive and productive areas. And as our reach has grown, our numbers have
expanded and the breadth of our programs speaks to the history that started in
the hearts of nine women 114 years ago.

Alpha Rho Omega Chapter leads by example. In 1993 the members invested in the
City of Detroit with the purchase of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Foundation Building.
Today it exists as the nonprofit arm of the chapter which serves the community
through a variety of programs and collaborations such as Africare, AKA Teens,
AKA/NAACP Youth Fashions for Freedom, Detroit Urban League, MOTTEP Life Walk,
Detroit Cultural Center Noel Night, Festival of Trees, Ronald
McDonald House, Foundation Scholarship and Selected Citizens, Susan G. Komen
Race for the Cure, and the United Negro College Fund, to name a few.

Today Alpha Rho Omega Chapter celebrates ninety-nine years of history;
ninety-nine years of sisterhood. We take pride in the services and
accomplishments, both individually and collectively, of Alpha Kappa Alpha women
everywhere and remain committed to the history founded and nurtured in our
hearts. It is this love that sustains us as a chapter and holds the promise that
the next ninety-nine years will be filled with “greater tasks to begin."

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA FOUNDATION OF DETROIT

In 1987 under the leadership of President Erma G. Davis, Alpha Rho Omega Chapter
formed a Property Acquisition Committee, which was charged with securing funds
and locating an appropriate building that would serve as the Foundation
headquarters. Under the leadership of both Alfredine Jordan Wiley and the late
Jean Sherman, a plan was initiated for members to make the necessary
contributions to raise the necessary capital to undertake this project.

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Foundation of Detroit was formed and incorporated in the
State of Michigan as a nonprofit corporation on June 4, 1991, for the purpose of
expanding the community service programs of Alpha Rho Omega Chapter and
establishing property ownership, Brenda Keaton and Frances Paul Steen were
charged with preparing the documents needed to receive the 501(c)(3) Internal
Revenue Service designation, which allows members and community donors to
receive an income tax credit for contributions made to the Foundation. Chapter
projects that were to be funded by Alpha Kappa Alpha Foundation of Detroit
include Africare, Health Care Initiatives, AKA-NAACP Youth Fashion for Freedom,
NAACP, On Track, a tutoring and mentoring program, College Scholarships,
Selected Seniors Citizens, and the United Negro College Fund/Telethon &
Walk-A-Thon. The first Foundation Board of Directors’ meeting was held on
February 14, 1992, with Alfredine Jordan Wiley as President; Vastene Neely
Woodhouse, Vice-President; Schylbea J. Hopkins, Secretary; Terri Barnett,
Financial Secretary; Lois West, Treasurer; Dolores Reaves, Scholarship Chairman;
Kathy Hemingway, Marilyn
Gripper, and Brenda Keaton as At-Large Directors.

Lois and Darwin Harper are credited with locating the property at 1525 Howard
Street that would eventually serve as our new home. The building was purchased
on December 15, 1993, and the first meeting was held it on January 8, 1994. An
official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Saturday, January 15, 1994. In
attendance was Alpha Kappa Alpha National President Mary Shy Scott; City of
Detroit Mayor, Dennis Archer; City Council members Alberta Tinsley-Williams, the
late Brenda Scott, and the late Kay Everett.

On November 7, 1999, the Foundation held a mortgage burning ceremony, an event
made possible because of the generosity of our members and the faith in our
ongoing service projects.

Please click here to download the Alpha Kappa Alpha Foundation of Detroit
Scholarship Application.

CHAPTER OFFICERS

Carlyn J. Robinson
President

Ra'Shanda M. Glenn
1st Vice President

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

Gloria Polk
Roshunda Steele

FORMER CHAPTER PRESIDENTS

COMMUNITY
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PROGRAMS

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PROGRAM
2022-2026 International Program Overview
Service and sisterhood have been the cornerstone of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Incorporated® since 1908. With the theme Soaring to Greater Heights of Service
and Sisterhood, the 2022-2026 administration seeks to build upon Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority’s rich legacy of service by galvanizing our sisterhood of more
than 120,000 active members to lead on the front lines of change, education, and
advocacy.

This administration has six initiatives. Strengthen Our Sisterhood will serve as
the administration’s “Foundation Initiative” as we strengthen our bonds to
support our service mission.

The remaining five initiatives will serve as the “Program Initiatives” which
include:

* Empower Our Families

* Build Our Economic Wealth

* Enhance Our Environment

* Advocate for Social Justice

* Uplift Our Local Community

These initiatives are designed to improve the lives of those we serve. We will
work collaboratively to maximize our outreach on progressive endeavors and
consistently produce leaders who will advance our credo of service.

For more program information visit aka1908.com

Program Committees

Standing Committees

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MEMBERSHIP

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Alpha Rho Omega is comprised of more than 500 college-educated women from
diverse backgrounds. To achieve its goals and maintains its profile in the
community, the chapter draws on its diverse constituency of women representing a
variety of professions, including the business, legal, political, media,
educational, governmental, technological, entertainment, and healthcare
industries. Many of these women have

distinguished themselves with graduate and professional degrees as well as high
achievements in their respective fields while still contributing to the
sorority. Yet, the chapter seeks to expand its reach to more women who share its
sincere interest in life-long service to the organization and our community.

General Inquiry
To attend our service events to observe how Alpha Rho Omega is “taking care of
business and hearts” in Detroit, Michigan, we encourage you to routinely visit
our Chapter Calendar of Events.

As a reminder, membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., on the
graduate level is by invitation only and may not be solicited.
To learn more about membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, visit:
http://www.aka1908.com/membership

Monthly Chapter Meetings
If you are a graduate member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and would like
to visit with our Chapter, we welcome your presence at one of our monthly
Chapter Meetings. Our meetings (for sorority members only) are routinely held on
the second Saturday of every month, from September to June, at 10:00 am. The
recommended attire is business dress. Please contact us for the meeting
location.

What You Can Expect When You Attend
Continental Breakfast routinely served from 9:30 am to 9:50 am.
Midwest Hospitality and Sisterhood like no other

If you’re new to the Detroit area or seeking a new AKA home, we cordially invite
you to join us for our next meeting!

Meeting Requirements to Attend
In accordance with Sorority Guidelines and Chapter Standards, Sorors are asked
to provide two forms of identification (one Primary and one Secondary) for
meeting entry. Primary Identification is any government-issued ID. Secondary
Identifications to confirm membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Incorporated:

A current or past financial card (in most cases, the name listed should match
the Primary ID; exceptions: maiden name, married name)

A copy of your original membership certificate signed by our
International Office

A receipt from a Cluster, Regional Conference or Boule that contains your name

An invitation from an attending Chapter Soror

Note: If you have questions and/or won’t be able to produce the necessary
documentation, please contact our Membership Chairman, Soror Ra’Shanda M. Glenn
(membership@alpharhoomega.com) no later than the Wednesday prior to the monthly
meeting with the following subject line: ENTRY REQUESTED–ARO Monthly Meeting.

Thank you for your consideration and adherence to our guidelines and we look
forward to seeing you at our next meeting!

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Transfers/Reactivations
Thank you for your interest in transferring to or reactivating with Alpha Rho
Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Rho Omega members are
our best asset and we strive to utilize the talents and interest of every Soror
to achieve our continued growth and service to our community.

For more information on the transfer or reactivation process, as well as to
download the appropriate submission forms (Transfer Verification Form,
Graduate Chapter Reactivation Form), visit:
http://www.aka1908.com/membership/reactivation

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CONTACT
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Great Lakes Region

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