June 2025 Ivy Vine Newsletter by AGO Technology Chairman Rachel Porché

Soror Rachel Porché, Editor

MESSAGE from the Basileus from Basileus

Dear Sorors,

As we approach the halfway mark of this sorority year, I pause to reflect on the first six months of this administration with a heart full of gratitude. Together, we have implemented a wide range of programs and activities designed to inform, uplift, and unite us. Through your energy, engagement, and enthusiasm, we have created memorable moments that embody the very best of our sisterhood.

SororLynetteK.Brooks AlphaGammaOmegaChapter Basileus

A special and sincere thank you to our phenomenal committee chairmen and co-chairmen. Your leadership has shaped our chapter’s success and inspired innovative programming that has allowed Sorors to thrive both personally and collectively. I truly appreciate your unwavering commitment to excellence.

Please note that “Breakfast with the Basileus,” originally scheduled for Saturday, June 7 at 10:00 AM, has been canceled due to the Ivy Beyond the Wall ceremony for our beloved Soror Royeta Rodgers. In light of this, our June Chapter Meeting will now be held at:

Angeles Mesa Presbyterian Church

3751 W. 54th Street

Los Angeles, CA 90043

MESSAGE from the Basileus from Basileus

Thank you in advance for your understanding and flexibility.

I’m also excited to share that our 2025 scholarship recipients will be honored at the start of the June Chapter Meeting. These exceptional young scholars represent the future, and it is our privilege to celebrate their academic achievements. Please plan to arrive on time to witness this inspiring moment and show our collective support.

In place of the breakfast, I will host “Fridays with the Basileus” throughout the month of June as part of our initiative: Wear Pink, Spend Green, Buy Black. Each Friday, we will highlight and support a local Black-owned business. This initiative not only builds economic wealth, but also strengthens our presence and impact in the community.

As we observe Juneteenth, may we reflect on our shared history, honor the enduring legacy of freedom and justice, and recommit to uplifting one another and our communities. Let us move forward with pride, purpose, and joy.

The summer months are brimming with events that celebrate our sisterhood and offer opportunities to engage in fun, meaningful experiences. I encourage you to mark your calendars and refer to the chapter calendar for specific dates and details. These events are designed to help us reconnect, relax, and deepen the bonds that make Alpha Gamma Omega so special.

MESSAGE from the Basileus from Basileus

As I reflect on this journey, I want to express heartfelt gratitude to the former Basiliei whose leadership, wisdom, and guidance have paved the way. Your dedication and example have been invaluable as I continue to serve and lead our beloved chapter.

Thank you, Sorors, for your continued support, sisterly love, and belief in our shared mission. It is an honor to serve as your Basileus, and I look forward to all that we will accomplish together.

Wishing you a joyful, safe, and sisterly summer!

With gratitude and love,

Lynette K. Brooks 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

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Our Mother/Daughter Duos: Soror Zoe Heard/Soror Alvina Heard & Soror Alicia Morehead-Gee/Soror

Antoinette Morehead thank you for a beautiful Mother’s Day Brunch at 1010 Wine.

Soror Deborah Johnson, Daina Washingon and the Sisterly Relations committee for supporting the Pasadena Showcase Tour. It was a great opportunity to bond with sorors.

Soror Lindsay Robinson, Soror Rebecca Henry and the Build Our Economic Wealth, for organizing an informative town hall meeting. We look forward to the next townhall.

Soror Vanessa Hirsi, Soror Gina Jerry, and the Soror 2 Soror Committee for their heartfelt outreach to our homebound sorors those facing illness or serving as caregivers for their loved ones.

Soror Sharice Bryant, Mental Health Chairman under Empower Our Families for receiving a grant from the Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell (2nd District) for the upcoming SereniTEA & Stillness event.

May Chapter Hostesses for providing delicious meals. Thank you for your service.

Chapter Meeting Schedule Chapter Meeting Schedule

Upcoming: June 7, 2025

Angeles Mesa Presbyterian Church

3751 W 54th St, Windsor Hills, CA 90043

10:45am - Social | 12:00pm - Meeting

September 13, 2025

October 4, 2025

November 1, 2025

December 6, 2025 (Joint Meeting)

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REMINDERS Sisterly 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

The Ivy Vine Newsletter is only for Chapter business. No business or vendor solicitations will be included. You can make announcements at chapter meetings regarding your business.

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 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.

REMINDERS Sisterly Sisterly

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 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.

Event Recaps & Photos Event

Committee Chairmen, please upload your pictures and event recap to the AGO google drive.

June 2025 Calendar June 2025 Calendar

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SororVirginiaHathaway

Soror Virginia Hathaway

Birthday Sorors Birthday Sorors

SororSonyaSteele

Soror Sonya Steele

SororCambreishaMontgomery

Soror Cambreisha Montgomery

SororTajarahNicholson

Soror Tajarah Nicholson

Soror Janice Hull

SororJaniceHull

Soror June Bleavins

SororJuneBleavins

Soror Vanessa Gavin-Headen

SororVanessaGavin-Headen

SororCapriceGrigsbySmith

Soror Caprice Grigsby Smith

SororStephaniePatton

Soror Stephanie Patton

Soror Saundra Bishop

SororSaundraBishop

SororHelenRicks

Soror Helen Ricks

SororJaniceHuttoJohnson

Soror Janice Hutto Johnson

Soror Ruthe Morgan-Grigsby

SororRutheMorgan-Grigsby

Soror Angelle Brooks-Bell

SororAngelleBrooks-Bell

Soror Eddi B. Goins

SororEddiB.Goins

Soror Keisha Clay

SororKeishaClay

Soror Alicia Morehead-Gee

SororAliciaMorehead-Gee

Soror Bertha Jackson

SororBerthaJackson

Soror Khalisha Jefferson

SororKhalishaJefferson

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SororBrendaRichards

Soror Brenda Richards

SororDorisFork

Soror Doris Fork

SororMargueritePhillips

Soror Marguerite Phillips

SororEvelynOwens

Soror Evelyn Owens

SororJaniceHuttoJohnson

Soror Janice Hutto Johnson

SororClaireChisholm

Soror Claire Chisholm

SororBarbaraMorgan

Soror Barbara Morgan

SororChereTalbert

Soror Chere Talbert

Soror Bebe SuttonWills

SororBebeSuttonWills

Soror June Bleavins

SororJuneBleavins

SororRebaLong

Soror Reba Long

SororBrookeMooreWhite

Soror Brooke Moore White

Soror Caprice Grigsby Smith

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Soror Shirl Chambers

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SOROR 2 SOROR SOROR 2 SOROR Referrals Referrals

The Soror 2 Soror Committee has been established to embody the spirit of sisterhood by fostering a compassionate network of support. It ensures that no Soror feels isolated during times of challenge—such as illness, limited mobility, or pregnancy—by serving as a vital bridge between the Chapter and those unable to attend sorority meetings or inperson events. The committee is requesting referrals (including selfreferral) of Sorors who are currently active members of AGO and who meet one of the following criteria:

TheSoror2SororCommitteehasbeenestablishedtoembodythespirit ofsisterhoodbyfosteringacompassionatenetworkofsupport.It ensuresthatnoSororfeelsisolatedduringtimesofchallenge—suchas illness,limitedmobility,orpregnancy—byservingasavitalbridge betweentheChapterandthoseunabletoattendsororitymeetingsorinpersonevents.Thecommitteeisrequestingreferrals(includingselfreferral)ofSororswhoarecurrentlyactivemembersofAGOandwho meetoneofthefollowingcriteria:

Note:Anyexceptionstotheabovereferralcriteriamustreceiveprior approvalfromtheChapterPresident.

Note: Any exceptions to the above referral criteria must receive prior approval from the Chapter President.

Chairman Soror Vanessa Hirsi; Vhirsi.08@gmail.com

ChairmanSororVanessaHirsi;Vhirsi.08@gmail.com

Co-Chairman, Soror Gina Jerry; jerry_gina@smc.edu

Co-Chairman,SororGinaJerry;jerry_gina@smc.edu

AGOChaplain’s Corner AGOChaplain’s Corner

“Joy is Our Strength” “Joy is Our Strength” “Joy is Our Strength”

Nehemiah 8:10 “…for the JOY of the Lord is your strength.”

The saying “the joy of the Lord is your strength means that finding joy in God’s presence and character provides a source of strength to persevere through challenges.

This joy is deeper that fleeting happiness, stemming from a deep trust in God’s faithfulness and provision. It empowers individuals to face adversity with resilience, hope, and a sense of peace, knowing that God is working in their lives when it seems otherwise.

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Noonday Prayer Leaders Noonday Prayer Leaders

"Two are better than one , "Two are better than one , because they have a good return for their because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down , labor: If either of them falls down , one can help the other up. " one can help the other up. "

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Ecclesiastes 4:9-10