January 2026
Basileus Greeting
DearSorors, HappyFounders’Day!
Thankyouforanamazingfirstchapter meeting,alongwiththegavelceremony.I feltsisterliness,excitement,andthe energyintheroom.AsyourBasileus,I amhonoredtostandbesidesucha remarkablegroupofwomenunitedby oursharedvalues,friendship,and commitmenttooneanother,ourchapter andAlphaKappaAlphaSorority, Incorpated®.Letuslookforwardtoa wonderfulyear filledwithgrowth, laughter,andunforgettablememories.
Aswebeginthisnewyear,Iwantto expressmyheartfeltgratitudeforyour continuedsisterhoodandunwavering dedicationtoourlegacyofservice.
Let2026bringusrenewedpurpose,joy, andopportunitiestosupportone anotherandmakeapositiveimpactin ourcommunity.Iamexcitedaboutthe newinitiatives,projects,andeventswe haveplannedinthecomingmonths.
Together,wewillstrengthenourbonds andcontinueupliftingoneanother throughservice,leadership,and compassion.Letusembraceevery opportunitytogrowasindividuals andasachapter,makingthisyeartruly exceptionalforAlphaXiOmega Chapter!
FirstAnti-Basileus Greeting
Aswebeginthe2026–2027 Administration,
Iamtrulyhonored,grateful,andexci to serve as your First Anti-Basileus a Program Committee Chairman for t 2026–2027 administration. I am rea forustogettoworkandlookforward allthatwewillaccomplishtogether.
I am committed to supporting o Basileusasshecarriesouthervisiona goals, while helping ensure our chap continuestomoveforwardwithpurpo excellence,andimpact.
AsProgramCommitteeChairman,I honored to build upon the stro foundation already in place and continue advancing our internatio programinitiativesinalignmentwitht SoaringtoGreaterHeightsofServicea Sisterhoodadministration.
Our success will depend on meaningful collaboration,opencommunication,and timely reporting. Together, these efforts will allow us to maximize the impact of ourwork.
Thank you in advance for your dedication,hardwork,andcommitment toserviceinourcommunities.
SecondAnti-Basileus Greeting
It is with gratitude and sisterly love that I thank you for electing me to serve as your SecondAnti-Basileus.
Iamdeeplyhonoredbythevoteofconfidenceyouhaveplacedinme,andIdonottake theresponsibilityofservingthisillustriouschapterlightly.Tobechosentoleadinsucha meaningfulcapacityisaprivilegeItrulytreasure.
Iamexcitedtobeginthisjourney,workingalongsideourBasileusandFirstAnti-Basileus. I ll h l d h k ll l toupliftourchapter,strengthenour
Please know that I am committed to executingthevisionofourBasileuswith excellenceanddedication.Iamconfident that together we will uphold our legacy whilesoaringtoevengreaterheights.
Thank you once again for your trust, encouragement, and commitment to the workofoursisterhood.
Iameagertobeginthisjourneyofservice withyou.
2026-2027 ExecutiveCommittee
Basileus
2026-2027 ExecutiveCommittee
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HonoringMartinLutherKing,Jr.
Togetherwecanserve,uplift,andmakeadifference onecommunityatatime.
MartinLutherKing,Jr.wasaprominentAmericancivilrightsleader bestknownforhisdedicationtoadvancingracialequalitythrough nonviolentprotest.BornonJanuary15,1929,inAtlanta,Georgia, Kingrosetobecomethefaceofthecivilrightsmovement,inspiring millionswithhisleadershipandmemorablespeeches,mostnotablythe "IHaveaDream"address.Histirelesseffortsplayedavitalroleinthe passageoflandmarklegislation,includingtheCivilRightsActof1964 andtheVotingRightsActof1965.Inrecognitionofhisimpact,King wasawardedtheNobelPeacePrizein1964andishonoredannuallyon MartinLutherKing,Jr.Day,afederalholidayintheUnitedStates. January19,2026,ourcommunitywillcometogethertocelebrate MartinLutherKing,Jr.'slegacybyparticipatingintheMLK,Jr.Parade withtheCityofDallas.Inadditiontocommemoratinghislifeand achievements,wewillextendhismessageofservicebytakingpartinthe AKADayofService.Ouractivitieswillincludevolunteeringat organizationssuchasRainbowDays,Viola’sHouse,UnderOneRoof, BrotherBill’sHelpingHand,andEducationalFirstSteps,reflecting ourcommitmenttoprovidingservicetoallmankind.
Inhonorofaleagcythatchangedtheworld.
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SUNDAY 1.18 | SUNDAY SERVICE
The Cedar Crest Cathedral CME Church will haveitsannualGreek&CollegeDayofWorship onJanuary18,2026atthe10:45amservice.
WeareinvitingthemembersofAlphaXiOmega Chapter to worship with us in your colors to representAlphaKappaAlphaSorority,Inc.
MONDAY 1.19 | WE ARE ONE DAY OF SERVICE
MONDAY 1.19 | MLK DAY PARADE & SERVICE PROJECTS
Thereareseveralwayseveryonecangetinvolvedandmakeapositiveimpactinourcommunity: JoinusandinviteatleastoneinactiveSorortooneofthesitesacrossDallasasweserve simultaneously.Chooseasitefromthelist,purchaseitemsfromtherequestedneeds,and dropthemoffasadonation. Youcanalsoserveatthelocationsidentifiedinthelinkbelow.
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TheJVMcRaeFoundationwillhostit's4thAnnualHeartfor OthersLadiesLuncheononSaturday,February21,2026. This year 'sHonoreeisSororUsamahRogers,DeSotoISD Superintendent.Dr.RodgerswasnamedSuperintendentof SchoolsfortheDeSotoIndependentSchoolDistrict(ISD)on May16,2022.Withover30yearsofexperienceineducation,Dr. Rodgersisrecognizedforhertransformativeleadershipand commitmenttoeducationalequity.Uponassumingleadership, Dr.Rodgersfacedthechallengeofrevitalizingadistrict experiencingdecliningenrollment,financialinstability,andstate conservatorship.
Thelinktopurchaseticketsisasfollows: 4thAnnualHeartForOthersLadiesLuncheon-JVMcRae Foundation,INC|Brushfire
YarondaMcDonald FinancialSec@akaaxo.org
SisterlyCareAndConcerns@akaaxoorg
Correspondence Correspondence
AmberMinion
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VeromicaGraham
MichelleKing mkingaka23@yahoo.com
KarenWilliams
KarenRudy@sbcglobalnet
cc:JacquelineAnderson-Vaughn President@akaaxoorg
JustinaBrown CharisseWorks technology@akaaxoorg
MorganDavis graphics@akaaxo.org
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