Protocol
Greek Titles
Documents & Meetings
Founders & Incorporaters
Greek Terms
Programs of Service
100

At an international event, this member should always be acknowledged first.

Supreme Basileus

100

Treasurer

Tamiouchos

100

This document guides our behavior as members

Soror Code of Ethics

100

Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded and incorporated on these two days.

Wednesday, January 15, 1908

Wednesday, January 29, 1913

100
A newly-inducted member

Neophyte

100

During the Soaring administration, we launched this first, Black-owned, woman-led, sorority based entity.

For Members Only Credit Union

200

At a chapter event where the regional director is in attendance, this member should be acknowledged first.

Chapter Basileus

200

Secretary

Grammateus

200

This member is the presiding officer of a chapter meeting.

Chapter Basileus

200

Alpha Kappa Alpha's incorporation was led by this member.

Nellie May Quander

200

The administrative division of the Boule that operates when the Boule is not in session.

Directorate

200

Planting trees is a part of this program of service

Enhance Our Environment

300

At a regional event where 8 chapter basilei are in attendance, this member should be acknowledged first.

Madam Regional Director

300

Vice-President

Anti-Basileus

300

This officer ensures that parliamentary procedures is followed during official meetings.

Parliamentarian

300

This member is consider the principal founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha.

Ethel Hedgemon Lyle

300

The highest ranking international officer

Supreme Basileus

300

Voter registration drives are housed under this program of service

Advocate for Social Justice

400

This promise should never be written or printed.

Alpha Kappa Alpha pledge

400

Soror

Sister

400

These three words start a motion.

"I move that..."

400

This founder was the first Ivy Beyond the Wall. 

Majorie Hill
400

This type of membership is extended to a woman who has demonstrated high achievement and ethical standing at the national or international level. 

Honorary membership

400

Random Acts of Sisterliness falls under what Soaring initiative

Strengthen Our Sisterhood

500
Members do this gesture after singing the National Hymn or reciting the pledge. 
A gentle hand squeeze
500

President

Basileus

500

Each year, the chapter votes on this, which establishes how we spend our money

budget

500

This member has roots in Baltimore and served as Howard University's first Black Dean of Students. She also won the National Tennis Championship in 1917.

Lucy Diggs Slowe

500
This supreme legislative body of AKA meets at the biennial convention.

Boule

500

This initiative addresses food insecurity in children

C.H.I.P.P.: Childhood Hunger Initiative PowerPack

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