REPORT #5 - STANDARDS END-OF-THE-YEAR REPORT Regional Director International Standards Chairman Regional Representative to the International Standards Committee Chapter file
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE Soror Giselé M. Casanova, Chairman Chi Omega Omega ~ Central Region 17139 S. Dobson Avenue South Holland, IL. 60473 Telephone No.: 708-702-2484 gcasanova0011@wowway.com and Standards@aka1908.com North Atlantic Region Soror Jacque L. Jones Omega Omega Chapter 2425 Naamans Creed Rd. Boothwyn, PA 19061 (610) 202-4683 NARStandards@gmail.com South Atlantic Soror Ora Douglass Psi Omega Omega Chapter 4059 Nobleman Point Duluth, GA 30097 (770) 377-1775 odouglas@bellsouth.net Mid Atlantic Soror Vikki Andrews Omega Kappa Omega Chapter 2913 Beringer Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina 28306 (910) 964-5828 Midatlanticstandards@gmail.com Great Lakes Soror Gail Forest Beta Eta Omega Chapter 4820 Willow Mist Dr. Dayton OH 45424 (937) 681-5018 mas47@aol.com South Eastern Soror Margaret Rogers Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter 739 Grayson Lane Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 217-7064 maraka4@aol.com South Central Soror Tasha S. Philpot Beta Psi Omega Chapter 1519 Tamar Ln Austin, TX 78727 (512) 296-3851 SouthCentralStandards@gmail.com Central Soror Mari A. Swayne Alpha Mu Omega Chapter 2614 Cooper Pointe Circle Indianapolis, IN. 46268 (317) 654-5377 mariswayne1908@gmail.com Mid Western Soror Alires J Almon Mu Omega Omega Chapter 3465 S. Gaylord Ct. Apt B502 Englewood, CO 80113 (720) 427-4412 Mwrstandards.LNDOS@gmail.com Far Western Soror Rasheeda Garner Tau Tau Omega Chapter 2923 Victoria Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90016 (323) 793-6977 sheeda418@gmail.com International Soror Da'Shawn Aunelle Doars Sigma Xi Omega Chapter P. O. Box FL662 Flatts, Bermuda FLBX (441) 537-1908 aunelle@hotmail.com South Central Soror Tammy Pritchett-Resource Beta Mu Omega Chapter 3933 Parkwood St. Nacogdoches, Texas 75965 (719) 761-9557 TSSP99@yahoo.com North Atlantic Region Soror Gail M. Davis-Resource Epsilon Sigma Omega 312 South 2nd Street Harrisburg, PA 17104 717.877.6454 akagmd@gmail.com South Atlantic Region Soror Bernetta Jones-Resource 4851 Shire Drive Lithonia, GA 30038 Bj9273@gmail.com South Atlantic Region Soror Melanie Key Bales-Resource Pi Alpha Omega Chapter 1075 Lakefield Walk Marietta, GA 30064 770-364-2012 Loudenash@aol.com
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY,INCORPORATED STANDARDS END OF THE YEAR REPORT PLEASE TYPE, SIGN, and EMAIL THIS REPORT ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31st as part of the requirements to be considered for STAR award recognition. Send to all of the following: (1) Regional Director; (2) Chairman, International Standards Committee; and (3) Regional Representative to the International Standards Committee. Legible hardcopy mail-in reports allowed but must be received on or before December 31st of each year. CHAPTER: REGION: YEAR: LOCATION (City, State, University/College): CRITERIA: Indicate either YES, NO, or N/A in the appropriate column based on the majority of your responses. If you select N/A, please explain. All chapters please answer the following questions: 1. Chapter has had representatives at a Boule within the last six years. 2. Chapter files with the Regional Director, for review and approval, two copies of chapter bylaws. 3. Two copies of all subsequent changes to chapter bylaws are forwarded to the Regional Director for review and approval. 4. Chapter conducts at least one meeting per month except during summer months. (July and August) 5. Chapter has consistently met three consecutive months between September and June. 6. Chapter sponsors activities which interpret, implement and support the Program of the Sorority. 7. Chapter submits an annual report of chapter program activities and finances to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Corporate Office at the end of each year by the required due date. YES NO N/A 8. Chapter observes Founders Day annually. (January through March) 9. Chapters meet minimum requirements for elected officers as required by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Bylaws. 10. Does your chapter have a Strategic Plan? 10a. Has your chapter established long and short-term operational goals? 10b. If yes to question a above, does the chapter evaluate its progress in meeting the goals? Below Questions Should Only Be Answered by Undergraduate Chapters (Graduate Chapters should mark N/A) 11. Undergraduate chapters: Chapter maintains the required scholastic average. 12. Undergraduate chapters: Officers are elected in November and installed in December, except where National Pan-Hellenic regulations differ. 13. Undergraduate chapters: Have joint meetings with graduate chapter(s).
CHAPTER: REGION: YEAR: CRITERIA: Indicate either YES, NO, or N/A in the appropriate column based on the majority of your responses. If you select N/A, please explain. 16. Graduate chapters sponsor an undergraduate chapter: Graduate Advisor is an elected position and meets all certification requirements designated by the Directorate approved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. CHECK ALL METHODS USED FOR CHAPTER SELF-ASSESSMENT: Secret Ballot Open Vote Phone poll Electronic Format NUMBER OF MEMBERS IN CHAPTER: YES NO N/A Below Questions Should Only Be Answered by Graduate Chapters (Undergraduate Chapters should mark N/A) 14. Graduate chapters: Have joint meetings with undergraduate chapter(s). 15. Graduate chapters: Officers are elected in November and installed in December. NUMBER WHO PARTICIPATED IN CHAPTER SELF-ASSESSMENT: OVERALL SELF-ASSESSMENT OF CHAPTER OPERATIONS: Satisfied Not Satisfied Assistance is needed Comments: We certify that this Standards End of the Year Report is complete and accurate to the best of our knowledge. Chapter Basileus Signature Date Basileus Printed Name: E-mail Address: Phone Number: Chapter Grammateus Date Chapter Grammateus Printed Name: Chapter Standards Chairman Date Chapter Standards Chairman Printed Name: For Undergraduate Chapters Only: Graduate Advisor Signature Date Graduate Advisor Printed Name: E-mail Address: Phone Number:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated International Standards Committee Annual Chapter Records Certification Form * THIS FORM IS TO BE COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND SENT VIA EMAIL TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE AND YOUR REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE BY DECEMBER 31ST. MAINTAIN A COPY IN YOUR CHAPTER FILES. Required Chapter Files 1. Chapter Charter Check if on file 2. Bound Chapter Minutes with Committee Reports 3. Executive Committee Minutes 4. Financial records as required by the Financial Fundamentals Guide to Chapter Financial Procedures: i. Tamiouchos Cash Disbursements Journal ii. Checkbook and Vouchers with receipts iii. Bank Statements and Bank Reconciliations iv. Pecunious Grammateus Receipt Book and Cash Receipt Journal v. Audit Report vi. Chapter Budget vii. Bond 5. Roster of Officers 6. Transfer Report forms 7. Year-end Reports 8. Ballots 9. Documents related to MIP 10. Chapter Evaluations 11. Chapter Report Book 12. Summary of Chapter Self-Assessment 13. Records of Conference Attendance 14. Soror Code of Ethics (Officers Signatures) *Annual Chapter Certification Form Updated October 2017 Page 1 of 2
Required Documents (current editions) 1. Constitution and Bylaws (International & Local) 2. Manual of Standard Procedure 3. Constitution Resource Guide 4. Standards Resource Guide 5. So You Want to Run for Office 6. So Now You re Elected 7. Graduate Membership Intake Manual 1 8. Undergraduate Membership Intake Manual 2 9. Robert s Rules of Order (newly revised) 10. Graduate Advisors Certification & Procedure Manual 3 11. Financial Fundamentals Guide to Chapter Financial Procedures 12. Documents and Records Retention Guide 13. History Book 14. Archives Handbook 15. Program Resource Guide 16. Media Guide 17. Anti-Hazing Handbook 18. Protocol Manual 19. Rituals (Review Annually) 20. Public Policy Program (Connection Handbook) 21. AKA Ceremonial Songs (CD) Check if on file 22. AKA Song Book Chapter Basileus (Signature) Date * THIS FORM IS TO BE COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND SENT VIA EMAIL TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE AND YOUR REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE BY DECEMBER 31ST. MAINTAIN A COPY IN YOUR CHAPTER FILES. 1 Not required for undergraduate chapters. 2 Only required for undergraduate chapters and graduate chapters that supervise undergraduate chapters 3 Only required for graduate chapters supervising undergraduate chapters *Annual Chapter Certification Form Updated October 2017 Page 2 of 2