Protocol
What POP stands for?
Polishing Our Pearls
The "Moving Spirit" was influenced by whom
Ethel Tremaine Robinson & Elizabeth Appa Cook
Official Colors
Salmon Pink & Apple Green
The correct way to address a member who is a medical doctor
Dr. Sorority Member
Soror Sorority Member
Never use together
What is the appropriate attire for AO Chapter meeting?
Business: Closed toes shoes preferred, Sandals are acceptable, Hosiery is optional, short or long sleeves, skirt at knee length, pants suits
It is always worn by members only on the innermost outer garment over the heart.
Official Badge
This Founder lived to be 100 years old & was the last survivor of the Original Nine
Lavinia Norman
Official Flower
Pink Tea Rose
What kind of exceptions can be made to Rituals White Attire?
AKA Corporate Office Name and Full Address
The Ivy Center
5656 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
This resource is used to outline the appropriate way to conduct Chapter meetings, host Sorority functions and sponsor major events.
The Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol
This founder died one year after AKA was established and was our first Ivy Beyond the Wall
Marjorie Hill
Official Jewelry
Single Strand of White Pearls
Who communicates attire for chapter events?
Chapter Basileus or Event Chairman
Name the current International Theme and Programs
Theme: Soaring to Greater Heights of Service & Sisterhood
1. Strengthen Our Sisterhood
2. Empower Our Families
3. Build Our Economic Wealth
4. Enhance Our Environment
5. Advocate for Social Justice
6. Uplift Our Local Community
The Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol, pg. 9
Manual of Standard Procedures
Name The Sixteen Founders
Which Two are also Incorporators?
Official Sorority Crest
The Coat of Arms / The Shield
Mandatory White Attire Must Be:
Conservative,
Solid uninterrupted/unadorned white,
Must have sleeves
Dress or Skirted Suits
Knee length to mid-calf
White shoes
White or flesh-toned hosiery
Number and Titles of Sorors that constitute the Directorate
18: Supreme Basileus, First Supreme Anti-Basileus, Second Supreme Anti-Basileus, Supreme Grammateus, Supreme Tamiochous, Supreme Parliamentarian, 10 Regional Directors, Two Undergraduate Members-at-Large
Who should be recognized at Chapter events according to The Official Guide to AKA Protocol?
Directorate Members
Former Directorate Members
International Committee Chairmen
Members
Chapter Officiers
International Committee Members
Other Special Guests
The Twenty Pearls
Things to review to ensure validity of the AKA Shield
Registered Trademark at "20 minute" mark
Last dot under "A"
Greek letters
1. Omega symbol
2. Upsilon symbol, not Psi
2. Pi symbol, no II
3. Rho symbol, not Pi
4.Delta symbol, not A
Events for Mandatory White Attire
Membership Experience
Rituals
Chapter Chartering
Induction of Honorary Members
Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony
5 Tenets (Mission Statement)
1. To cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards,
2. To promote unity and friendship among college women,
3. To study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature,
4. To maintain a progressive interest in college life,
5. To be of “Service to All Mankind.”