November 2025 Ivy Vine Newsletter by AGO Technology Chairman Rachel Porché

Soror Rachel Porché, Editor

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As we embrace the Thanksgiving season, I am filled with deep gratitude for each of you, the women who make Alpha Gamma Omega a chapter of excellence, compassion, and sisterhood. This is the time of year when we pause to reflect on our blessings and renew our commitment to serve with thankful hearts. We are surrounded by countless reasons to give thanks: the gift of sisterhood, the privilege to serve, and the shared vision that continues to guide our work.

November is also a time to honor our Veterans the courageous men and women who have served and sacrificed for our nation. Their unwavering dedication reminds us of the true meaning of service, discipline, and love for community qualities that mirror our own sorority’s values. To every Soror, family member, and friend who has worn the uniform, we thank you for your sacrifice and salute you for your strength. This month also marks an important election season, both across our state and within our chapter. As Alpha Kappa Alpha women, we understand that leadership begins with participation. Your voice and your vote are powerful tools of change. Whether casting your ballot in a statewide race or participating in our chapter elections, remember that your engagement helps shape the legacy we leave behind. Let us continue to lead with purpose, integrity, and...

Basileus, Alpha Gamma Omega

Soror Lynette K. Brooks

unity ensuring that our actions reflect the standard of excellence that has defined our sisterhood for generations.

As you gather around the table this Thanksgiving, I encourage you to take a moment to appreciate the beauty of connection to express gratitude, to laugh, to reflect, and to extend kindness. Let this season remind us that gratitude is not just a feeling, but a way of living. It’s seen in how we serve others, how we lift one another, and how we choose to show up every day with grace and love.

Our collective spirit reminds us that even the smallest gestures of love and service can create a lasting impact.

With gratitude and love,

With Sisterly Love, Soror Lynette K. Brooks

Basileus, Alpha Gamma Omega RECHARGE by Connection: Powered by Sisterhood and Service

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Soror Alicia Morehe Soror Patrice Tully for an outstanding b er presentation with our guest speaker.

Soror Katrina Carter Journet, Soror Shirl Chambers, Soror Imani Flowers, and Empower our Families committee for a fun and engaging Youth Leadership Institute Kickoff.

Soror Stephany Powell, Soror Ebony Durham and the Advocate for Social Justice committee for an informative zoom session with Dr. Daniel Tabor on Prop 50 and gerrymandering.

Soror Bahiya Wright, Soror Daina Washington and

Culver City, CA 90230 Chapter Meeting

December 6, 2025 (Joint Meeting)

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5875 Green Valley Circle

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Alison Taylor - Chairman

Didra Brown Taylor

Tonya Thompson

Patrice Tully Williams

Alice Turner

Alice Turner Deborah Üsküp

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Dilara Üsküp Morgan - Chairman

LaRyel Waldron

Edrian Walker

Mary Walker

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AGOChaplain’sCornerAGOChaplain’s Corner

“Spiritual Necessities!” “Spiritual Necessities!”

“…andyousay,“Good-byeandhaveagood day;staywarmandeatwell”–butthenyou don’tgivethatpersonanyfoodorclothing. Whatgooddoesthatdo?Yousee,faithby itselfisn’tenough.Unlessitproducesgood deeds,itisdeadanduseless.”

(James2:16-17)

Weareenteringaseasonofgivingand…givingisacallto action.Itisapowerfulreminderthatgenuinefaithmust manifestinpracticalcompassionandsupportforothers.It challengesuswiththeideathatourbeliefsalonecouldbe sufficient,buttheyalsostresstheimportanceofembodying one’sfaiththroughdeeds.