December 2025 Ivy Vine Newsletter by AGO Technology Chairman Rachel Porché

Soror Rachel Porché, Editor

The Ivy The Ivy The Ivy

MESSAGE

Sorors,

As we conclude another extraordinary year, I am filled with gratitude for each of you and the

unwavering commitment you continue to show to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® and our beloved Alpha Gamma Omega Chapter. Your dedication to service, leadership, and sisterhood has made 2025 a year of remarkable accomplishments and heartfelt connections. Together, we have implemented impactful programs, strengthened our community partnerships, supported one another through life’s challenges, and demonstrated what it truly means to “walk in her footsteps.” Each event, initiative, and act of kindness reflects the rich legacy of our chapter and the excellence that defines every AGO woman.

This season offers us an opportunity to pause, reflect, and appreciate the blessings of the past year. I hope you find time to rest, recharge, and embrace the joy of the holidays with your family, friends, and loved ones. Please know that your work, your presence, and your spirit have made a meaningful difference in our chapter and in the community we serve.

As we look ahead to 2026, I am excited for all that we will continue to build together. With unity, purpose, and sisterly love, there is nothing this chapter cannot achieve. I am honored to serve as your Basileus and grateful for the trust you have placed in me.

May this holiday season bring you peace, warmth, joy and may the new year greet you with renewed strength and endless possibilities. With sincere appreciation and sisterly love,

With Sisterly Love, Soror Lynette K. Brooks

47th Basileus, Alpha Gamma Omega RECHARGE by Connection:

LynetteK.Brooks

Sorors for your hard work, service and dedication during 2025. We look forward to finishing this year strong and to step boldly into 2026 together.

January 10, 2025

Holman United Methodist Church

3320 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018

Chapter Meeting HostessList

Chapter Meeting Hostess List

Dilara Üsküp Morgan - Chairman

LaRyel Waldron

Edrian Walker

Mary Walker

Daina Washington

JoAna Washington

Gloria Wilkerson

Gail Williams

Sonja Williams

Taylor A. Williams

Akilah Wilson

REMINDERS Sisterly Sisterly

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AGO Executive Committee Meetings are open to officers, committee chairman and co-chairman only. Thank you!

Sisterly Sisterly

REMINDERS

Meeting Attendance and Sign In Attendance and In

Remember to sign in at each monthly chapter meeting. You can do this by checking-in with or contacting the Anti-Grammateus, Soror Alvina Heard at alvina _heard@yahoo.com. Your attendance is very important.

Chapter Announcements

Chapter announcement forms are available to pick up from the Anti-Grammateus and must be submitted to Soror Angela Griffin, Epistoleus before the announcement segment of meeting.

Event Recaps & Photos Event Photos

Committee Chairmen, please upload your pictures and event recap to the AGO Google Drive.

Visiting Sorors

Please ensure your guests complete the AGO Visitor Chapter Form at least one week in advance of the meeting your guest plans to attend. Click Here to Access

Sisterly Sisterly

As we prepare for an exciting year ahead, it’s time to begin signingup for our 2026 Committees and Initiatives.

Using the form below, we ask that each Soror commit to: At least 1 Initiative At least 2 Committees Click Here to Begin: 2026 AGO Committee Sign-Up Your participation ensures our continued

December 2025

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Birthday Sorors

B i r t h d a y S o r o r s

Soror Akilah Wilson

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SororShannanBates

Soror Shannan Bates

Soror Cheryl R. Chisholm

SororCherylR.Chisholm

SororKimNoble

Soror Kim Noble

Soror Qaisera Alexis

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SororMarthaPruden-Hamiter

Soror Martha Pruden-Hamiter

SororKeishaScott

Soror Keisha Scott

Soror Sonja Williams

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Soror Didra Brown Taylor

SororDidraBrownTaylor

Soror Centrina Jackson

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Soror Angela Marcano

SororAngelaMarcano

Soror Brenda English

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Soror Ebony Durham

SororEbonyDurham

SororWaltaSmith

Soror Walta Smith

Soror Anndretta Lyle

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Soror Kellie Brooke Malone

SororKellieBrookeMalone

Soror Rachel Porché

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Soror Susie F Davis

SororSusieFDavis

Soror Jalynn Borders

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Soror Yvonne Richardson James

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Soror Zoe Heard

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Soror Carmecia Carson-Glover

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Soror Garcelle Embry

SororGarcelleEmbry

Soror Barbara Morgan

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MERRY

AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

PleasekeeptheseSororsinyour thoughtsandprayersthisholidayseason: PleasekeeptheseSororsinyour thoughtsandprayersthisholidayseason:

Soror Barbara Morgan

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SororChereTalbert

Soror Chere Talbert

SororLaureenBryantKennybrew

Soror Laureen Bryant Kennybrew

SororBebeSuttonwills

Soror Bebe Suttonwills

SororBrookeMooreWhite

Soror Brooke Moore White

Soror Wanda Fielding

SororWandaFielding

SororShirlChambers

Soror Shirl Chambers

SororShannonNelson

Soror Shannon Nelson

SororErmaGrigsby

Soror Erma Grigsby

SororBrendaRichards

Soror Brenda Richards

SororDorisFork

Soror Doris Fork

SororMargueritePhillips

Soror Marguerite Phillips

SororEvelynOwens

Soror Evelyn Owens

Soror Janice Hutto Johnson

SororJaniceHuttoJohnson

Soror Claire Chisholm

SororClaireChisholm

Soror June Bleavins

SororJuneBleavins

Soror Reba Long

SororRebaLong

Soror Carmecia Carson Glover

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AGOChaplain’sCornerAGOChaplain’s Corner

The Benediction to, The Sisterhood of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. !

“Maythesewordsofmymouthandthismeditationof myheartbepleasinginyoursight,Lord, myRockandmyRedeemer.”

(James2:16-17)

AsIcontemplatedtheendofmytwo-yeartermintheofficeof AlphaGammaOmegaChapterChaplain,Ibegantoreminisce, didIreallyfulfilltheresponsibilitiesofaChaplainasstatedin thechapterbylawsforAlphaKappaAlphaSorority, Incorporated?Accordinglyitisstated...theseresponsibilities included:Providing,Facilitating,Caring,&Advising...

Leadingspiritualobservances:conductingmeditations, invocations,andbenedictionsforthechapter&publicprograms.

Providingspiritualguidance:offeringsupport,inspiration& encouragement

Organizingceremonies:Thechaplainmaycoordinatespiritual aspectsofofficialsororityfunctions,suchasinduction ceremonies.

Promotingsisterlyrelations:SpiritualSupportTeamorsimilar committees,thechaplainhelpsfosterstrong,caringbonds amongmembers.

Soror Kathy Harrison, Chaplain Soror Kathy Harrison, Chaplain

Congratulations! Congratulations!

To All of Our Newly Elected AGO Officers for 2026

First Anti-Basileus

Grammateus

Epistoleus

Pecunious Grammateus

Anti-Tamiouchos

Hodegos

Philacter

Chaplain

Nom. Committee

Member-At-Large

Graduate Advisor

Iota Beta

Graduate Advisor

Tau Kappa

Soror Kimberly Green Russell

Soror Gina Jerry

Soror Alexis Reliford

Soror Angela Griffin

Soror Ruthe Morgan Grisby

Soror Didra Brown Taylor

Soror Deborah Üsküp

Soror Dilara Üsküp

Soror Katherine I. Collier

Soror Leslee Deanes Bryant

Soror Kai Jennings

Soror Latricia Mitchell

Soror Tajarah Nicholson

Soror Tracey Booker

Soror Carmecia Carson-Glover

Soror Medica Denton-Dave

Soror Kimberly Littlejohn

Soror Ericka Price

Soror Antoinette Morehead

Soror Cheryl L. Mason

Soror Cheryl L Mason

DearSororsoftheAlphaGammaOmegaChapter,

Thankyoufortheextraordinarysupportyouextendedtomeand mydaughter,LanaEliseJournet,throughouthercotillion journey.Yourgenerosity—throughadpurchases,donations, sharedresources,thoughtfulguidance,andeverykindword madeaprofounddifferenceinpreparingherforthisbeautiful andmemorablemilestone.

Yourcontributionstohersouvenirads,youroffersofhelp,and theitemsyouprovidedalongthewaywerereflectionsoftrue sisterhood.Lanahadtheblessingofwitnessingsisterhoodin actionateverystep,andthatexperiencehasleftanimpressionon herthatshewillcarryforyearstocome.

Fromtheverybottomofmyheart,thankyouforyourkindness, encouragement,andunwaveringsupport.Youhelpedcreatea momentshewillcherishforever,andIamdeeplygrateful.

Welcome to AKA Land! Welcome to AKA Land!

Soror Lauren Brooks

MΠ-35-Fa’25

Soror Lauren Brooks was recently initiated into the Mu Pi Chapter at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA. She is #35 of her line and is the daughter of Madam Basileus Lynette K. Brooks. AGO is incredibly proud of her and looks forward to all she will accomplish!

Welcome to AKA Land! Welcome to AKA Land!

Soror Zoe Griffin

ΓE-29-Fa’25

Soror Zoe Griffin was recently initiated into the Gamma Epsilon Chapter at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. She is #29 of her line and is the daughter of Soror Angela Griffin. AGO is overjoyed for her and confident she will continue to excel!

Thank you Sorors for your hard work and dedication this year executing so many unique, impactful and engaging events for the community.

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