AKA Day at the Capitol

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1 South Carolina AKA Day at the Capitol March 20, 2019 South Carolina State Capitol Carolyn G. Randolph South Atlantic Regional Director Joyce M. Williams SC AKA Day Chairperson Patricia M. Henegan SC AKA Connection State Coordinator "Sorors Called To Action: Take A Stand"

AKA Day at t h e C a p i t o l : M a r c h 2 0, 2 0 1 9 Y o u r S e a t I s at t h e T a b l e : So T a k e a S t a n d, Y o u r V o t e C o u n t s!

We will Take a Seat at the Table with our legislators at the Connection luncheon to address the pertinent legislative issues that are prevalent in the communities in which we reside.

2 AKA Day at t h e C a p i t o l : M a r c h 2 0, Y o u r S e a t I s at t h e T a b l e : So T a k e a S t a n d, Y o u r V o t e C o u n t s! Greetings Sorors, The 2019 AKA Day at the Capitol is Wednesday, March 20, We will Take a Stand together in our Pink & Green Pumps at the Capitol. We will Take a Seat at the Table with our legislators at the Connection luncheon to address the pertinent legislative issues that are prevalent in the communities in which we reside. AKA Day at the Capitol will allow sorority members to undertake specific actions as we connect with our state legislators by assembling ourselves collectively as one voice. The South Carolina Connection Committee is challenging SC chapters to fully support the 2019 AKA Day at the Capitol by attending our annual legislative day, The Call To Action to Take A Stand. Your participation is required to qualify for the awards listed. Additional information regarding these awards will be provided to the chapter connection chairs. We will stand together for the Call! We will bind together for the Action! & We will Take a Stand to make a Difference! Together we will Accomplish All! Words cannot express our gratitude for having you join us to Take Action" to Take a Stand" at the 2019 AKA Day at the Capitol. Thank you in advance. We are looking forward to standing with you! Sisterly Yours, Soror Joyce M. Williams 2019 AKA Day Chair jwrealtor@aol.com

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS South Carolina State Capitol 1100 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29208 8: 00 AM Registration 8: 30 AM Legislature Meet & Greet 9:00 AM Legislative Agenda 11: 00 AM Observation

3 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS South Carolina State Capitol 1100 Gervais St, Columbia, SC : 00 AM Registration 8: 30 AM Legislature Meet & Greet 9:00 AM Legislative Agenda 11: 00 AM Observation in House and Senate Chambers 12: 00 PM Picture on Capitol Steps 12: 30 PM Luncheon BROOKLAND BANQUET & CONFERENCE CENTER 1054 SUNSET BLVD. WEST COLUMBIA, SC Attire: Pink or Green Shoes to take a stand, Black Business Attire, Elegant Pearls, & Your Beautiful Smile

4 $70-Late Graduate Soror Registration Fee $40-Late Undergraduate Soror Registration Fee Please complete your registration on the South Atlantic Region Website. Registration is non-transferable and non-refundable

5 SOUTH CaROLINA AKA Day AT THE CAPITOL 2019 CONNECTION AWARDS The South Carolina Connection Committee is challenging our SC chapters to the Call To Action to Take A Stand by maxing out the 2019 AKA Day at the Capitol and qualify for the awards listed. Additional information regarding these awards will be provided to the chapter connection chairs. Cluster Legislative Award This award will be presented to the cluster soliciting the highest attendance of legislators serving the districts within their cluster. Chapter Connection Award This award will be presented to the chapter with the highest attendance percentage. Scrapbook Award/Exhibition Chapters are encouraged to bring their scrapbooks/displays to SC AKA Day to share their chapter connection activities and to put the creative talents of their chapter and Sorors on display. The scrapbooks/displays will be prominently displayed during the Connection luncheon. Recognition will be given to the top entry during the luncheon. If you plan to participate, please Soror Eileen Price by March 8, 2019 at price_aka2000@bellsouth.net Please include in the subject line: AKA Connection Scrapbook /Display Entry

6 SOUTH CaROLINA AKA Day AT THE 2019 CAPITOL SOUTH CAROLINA AKA CONNECTION ELECTED / APPOINTED OFFICIALS Profile Sheet The South Carolina AKA Connection Committee will recognize Sorors currently holding elected or appointed positions in government or higher education. Please submit this form for any Sorors in a local, state, or national position. Please type or legibly print your information. Name of Official: Chapter Name: Position Title: Soror Address: City, State, Zip Code: Telephone Number: Address: Elected Position Appointed Position Submit all completed profiles to Soror Joyce M. Williams by March 8, 2019 to jwrealtor@aol.com. Please include in the subject line: AKA Connection Officials.

7 HOTEL INFORMATION South Carolina AKA Day at the Capitol 2019 Inn at USC 1619 Pendleton Street Columbia, SC Block Name South Atlantic Regional! Reservation Cut-Off Date On or before Monday, March 18, 2019 Rate $169/night Standard Room $10.00 Parking fee per vehicle *Rate includes include a Full, Cooked-to-Order Breakfast. *Rate is subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 14%)

Florida AKA Day at the Capitol 2013

Florida AKA Day at the Capitol 2013 A Call to Action through Timeless Service Speak Out Measure the Bills Advocate for or against Bills Reach out to State Legislators Train SMART Sorors April 3-4, 2013