MESSAGE from the Basileus
To My Dearest Sorors,
As we enter February, we are reminded of the beauty and significance this month holds. It’s a time to honor our history, nurture our health, and cherish the love we share as sisters.
Black History Month calls us to reflect on the legacy of strength, resilience, and excellence that defines our journey. We stand on the shoulders of those who paved the way and continue their work by being impactful leaders in our communities.
February also marks Pink Goes Red for Heart Health Month, a vital initiative to raise awareness about heart disease—the leading health threat to women, especially in our community. Let us commit to prioritizing our wellness and encouraging each other to live healthier lives, embodying the care and love we extend to those around us. Please join us on February 7, 2025 at 7:00pm for the 15 th Annual Soul Line Dancing for Heart Health.
And of course, Valentine’s Day gives us the perfect moment to celebrate the love and sisterhood that bind us together. Let’s spread kindness, support, and joy doing Random Acts of Kindness throughout February. This month, let’s uplift our hearts, our heritage, and our health. Together, we are unstoppable!
Sisterly Yours,
Lynette K. Brooks
Soror Lynette K. Brooks
Alpha Gamma Omega Basileus RECHARGE by Connection: Powered by Sisterhood and Service
“Accomplished Gracious Outstanding” serving Los Angeles since 1927
Tea R ses
Soror Ruthe Morgan-Grigsby for graciously accepting the appointment to be Grammateus.
Soror Rachel Porché for her incredible dedication and hard work during December and January. As a one-woman machine, she ensured that both the slide presentations and the Ivy Vine were completed on time. Her commitment to excellence and timeliness truly embodies the spirit of our sisterhood.
Soror Angela Griffin thank you for ensuring eBlasts and weekly messages are sent quickly and efficiently.
Soror Kimberly Green-Russell for your exceptional leadership in organizing our monthly hostess teams and for bringing creativity and joy to our birthday celebrations.
Soror Diedra Floyd Ndiaye, Soror Angelle BrooksBell and the entire Founder’s Day Committee for an outstanding performance at chapter meeting. Thank you for the wonderful Founders’ Day Happy Hour and Church service activities.
Tea R ses
Soror Katrina Carter-Journet, Soror Shirl Chambers, Soror Tracey Booker, Soror Cheryl L. Mason and the Empower Our Family Committee for purchasing food, assembling the CHIPP station, and delivering the CHIPP bags. We deeply appreciate all the hard work that went into making this initiative a success. Thank you for continuing to make a difference in the lives of our young people!
Soror Bahiya Wright and Soror Jennifer Richards Yoga for hosting the inspiring “Recharge, Reconnect, Reclaim Your Pearls” yoga event. It was a beautiful blend of relaxation and fun making scented candles.
Soror Lindsay Robinson and Soror Rebecca Henry for hosting “The Power of the Purse: Mastering your Money” workshop. The session was eye-opening and empowering, equipping us with valuable tools to take control of our finances.
Soror Whitney Dotson and Soror Brooke Moore White for their outstanding leadership in organizing the cleaning kits for the “We Are One” MLK Day of Service project. Through their efforts, AGO was able to bless over 50 women at the Downtown Women’s Center with cleaning supplies to support them as they settle into their new homes.
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Soror Cheryl L. Mason and Soror Carmecia Carson-Glover for their tremendous effort in setting up the Amazon gift list, allowing our sisterhood to purchase blankets and toiletry kits. Thanks to their dedication and the generosity of our sorors, AGO was able to deliver over 150 blankets and kits to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA).
Soror Daina Washington and Soror Rachel Prentiss organized our first sisterly relations activity of the year with “Fragrant Bonds: A Fun Day of Pearls & Perfume”. The event was lively, engaging, and the perfect opportunity for sorors to connect and strengthen our bonds of sisterhood.
Soror Alexis Reliford for graciously accepting the appointment to be Member-At-Large.
January Chapter Hostesses and February Executive Hostesses for providing delicious and hearty meals. Thank you for blessing our chapter.
January-MarchandOctober-Novemberare inpersonmeetingsfrom6:30pm-8:30pmforOfficers andCommitteeChairman/Co-Chairman
Aminimumof(3)inpersonmeetingsarerequired
PleasecontactSororKimtoaddyourmeeting scheduletothechaptercalendar:
CalendarManager,malagokimberly@gmail.com
February February
Birthday Sorors Birthday Sorors
Soror Lakisha Evans-Clark
Soror Susan Hall Comrie
Soror Mattie Grant
Soror Jacqueline Thomas-Williams
Soror Rachel Prentiss
Soror Alvina Heard
Soror Ida Talley
Soror Marla Bleavins
Soror Kameo Clyne
Soror Belinda Weathersby
Soror Cheryl Lynn Mason
Soror Elizabeth Betty Clem
Soror Lorna Kyles
Soror Reba Long-Cox
Soror Bridgette Eagle Spirit
Soror Stacey Bolden-Bowers
Soror Rebecca L. Henry
Soror Vanessa Hirsi
Soror Mary Walker
Soror Capril Anderson
Soror Anita Blyth
ExecutiveMeeting 2025HostessList AlphaGammaOmega
February 2025
Committees: Health, Black Heritage, Standards
Soror Patrice Tully
Soror Alicia Morehead Gee
Soror Didra Brown Taylor
Soror Katherine Collier
Soror Cheryl Chisholm
March 2025
Committees: Pecunious Grammateus, Members at Large, EAF
Soror Taylor Williams
Soror Alexis Reliford
Soror Walta Smith
Soror Kimberly Littlejohn
Soror VP Bland
ChapterMeeting 2025 HostessList AlphaGammaOmega
February 2025
Shannon Nelson - Chairman
Shannon Nelson - Chairman
Soror Kiana Nwaka
Soror Tahirah Nyanin
Soror Stephanie Patton
Soror Jimise Phillips
March 2025
September Penn - Chairman
September Penn - Chairman
Soror Rachel Porché
Soror Stephany Powell
Soror Eldora Prentiss
Soror Rachel Prentiss
February 1, 2025
February 1, 2025
March 8, 2025
April 5, 2025 (Joint Meeting)
May 3, 2025
June 7, 2025
September 13, 2025
October 4, 2025
November 1, 2025
December 6, 2025 (Joint Meeting)
Holman United Methodist Church 3320 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
REMINDERS Sisterly
The Ivy Vine Newsletter Submissions
The deadline to submit items AND request flyers for The Ivy Vine newsletter is the 15th of each month. Please submit The Ivy Vine newsletter content AT THIS LINK
E-blast Requests
To request an E-blast, please send a prepared message/flyer to agopresident47@gmail.com Copy Soror Angela Griffin, Epistoleus at epistoleus@akaago1927.com
Title your email: “E-blast Request”
Meeting Calendar
Committee Chairmen should contact Member-at-Large
Soror Kimberly Littlejohn, and provide her with your planned meeting dates. Contact her via: malagokimberly@gmail.com.
Meeting Attendance and Sign In
Remember to sign in at each monthly chapter meeting. You can do this by scanning the QR Code at the meeting and/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 announcement segment of meeting.
Lastly, frequently check your email for AKA & GOGO correspondence.
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AGOChaplain’s Corner
“Fighting with Faith”
I Timothy 6:12:
“Pursue a righteous life, a life of wonder, faith, love, steadiness and courtesy, running hard and fast, fighting in the faith”.
Ephesians 6:12 states:
“Take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use soyou will able to stand up to everything the enemy throws your way. ”
The fight of faith refers to the ongoing struggle a believer faces to maintain their faith in the face of challenges, temptations, and oppositions, essentially meaning that living a life of faith requires active effort and perseverance. We actively defend and uphold our beliefs against external and internal pressures, an ongoing struggle against sin, doubt, and worldly influences that can undermine one ’ s faith.
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AGO $45 Yearbook! 2025
The payment deadline is February Chapter Meeting February 1, 2025
Books will be available for pick up at the April Joint Chapter Meeting
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In honor of Black History Month, the Black Heritage Committee invites you to join us at the February chapter meeting to celebrate our rich heritage and culture!
We encourage all sorors to wear African attire as a recognition of and tribute to our roots.
Featured Presentation
The Leimert Park Poets will perform pieces from their powerful and inspiring CD, “Spreading Love N Spoken Word”. Join us as we celebrate, reflect, and honor our African history together.
Alllevelsofgolfexperiencearewelcome! ExperienceGolfLessons,practicedays andplaydays!
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Pitching Putting
Chipping
AGO EVENTSUpcoming February
Alpha Gamma Omega Chapter's Stroll Squad Welcomes All Sorors (active, inactive , or general) To An
AGO Stroll Squad Meet Up
Date: Saturday, Feb 15, 2025
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm AGO Sorority House: 2615 Ellendale Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Join us for an afternoon of strolling and sisterly relations! Come and learn/relearn some of your favorite strolls. This activity is free of charge. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water. We look forward to seeing you there!
RSVP to Soror Kimberly Green-Russell at kimberly.green-russell@akaago1927.com by February 13
We look forward to connecting and bonding during Regional Conference. Please let us know if you are attending. There will be a meetup in Oakland. Your name will be added to a GroupMe for communication purposes.
Protocol Reminders Protocol Reminders
Soon we will be attending the Far Western Regional Conference in Oakland, California. The following are Protocol Notes related to conference attendance.
Sorors are Expected to: Sorors are Expected to:
Silence all electronic communications devices. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Wear appropriate Alpha Kappa Alpha business attire (not business casual) unless noted otherwise.
Wear comfortable shoes to business meetings Flip-flops, house shoes and sneakers are never appropriate. Orthopedic shoes may be worn for medical reasons only.
Make arrangements for childcare and guests when attending business meetings as these meetings are for sorors only.
Determine the best ways to reach your target audience, whether it's through social media, print advertising, email marketing, or other channels.
Refrain from walking during introductions of dais guests and program participants, the meditation or while the Supreme Basileus or Regional Director is giving her address to the delegation.
Respect designated seating sections.
Protocol Reminders Protocol Reminders
Soon we will be attending the Far Western Regional Conference in Oakland, California. The following are Protocol Notes related to conference attendance.
Sorors are Expected to: Sorors are Expected to:
Sorors should wear proper identification.
Delegates should arrive early for proper seating.
Stand when the Former Supreme Basilei and the Supreme Basileus enter the room and when they are introduced. Stand for the Regional Director at any event in her region.
Speak after being recognized by the presiding officer. Address the presiding officer as “Madam Supreme Basileus” or “Madam Regional Director.”
Address the delegation by clearly stating your name, chapter, chapter location, and whether you are a delegate or non-delegate. It is not appropriate to use the designation of “voting delegate.”
Do not hold seats. Seating will be available for all sorors on a firstcome, first-served basis. Holding seats at any function is unacceptable. Philacters and hostesses will assist in locating available seating. Note: Please honor reserved seating.
Give precedence to the Supreme Basileus, Regional Director (in her Region), Former Supreme Basilei and Former Regional Directors (in the Region where she served as Regional Director) if a line has been formed to access an elevator, escalator, or doorway.
The Fortieth Commemorative Concert in honor of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Sunday, March 23, 2025 │4 PM
Trinity Baptist Church 2040 West Jefferson Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90018 featuring
The Martin Luther King Celebration Choir
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Chorus The Delta Sigma
Theta Choraliers and special guest artists
Dr. Hansonia Caldwell-Harriford, Director
Dr. Carolyn Kimble-Singleton, Director
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