March 2026 Ivy Vine Newsletter

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we are reminded that we stand on the shoulders of visionary women, our Founders, who saw possibility where others saw limitation. Their courage, scholarship, and unwavering commitment to sisterhood created a legacy that continues to guide and ground us today.

Because of their boldness, we have purpose. Because of their unity, we have strength. Because of their vision, we have sisterhood.

Spring is a season of growth and forward movement. It calls us to stretch, to elevate, and to recommit ourselves to the principles that bind us together. As Sorors, our power is not just in what we accomplish individually, but in what we build collectively.

This season, let us spring forward:

Forward in grace and understanding.

Forward in genuine support of one another Forward in service and scholarship.

Forward in unity, honoring the legacy entrusted to us.

And as we prepare to spring forward in spirit, don’t forget to literally change your clocks and spring forward on March 8. Let it serve as a reminder that this is a season of movement, growth, and renewed energy

We are also proud to celebrate our 2026 Diamond, Pearl, Golden, and Silver Sorors, whose years of dedication and commitment reflect the very foundation of our sisterhood. Your legacy continues to inspire us all. We will honor you with a special tribute at our March meeting.

May this month inspire us to move boldly, grow intentionally, and continue building a sisterhood that reflects the strength and vision of our Founders.

With Sisterly Love, Soror Lynette K. Brooks

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

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Soror Patrice Tull Chairman & Soror Alicia Morehead Ge Co-Chairman for an excellent health pre at chapter meeting and representing AGO at the planning meetings for the 16th Annual Pink Goes Red Event.

Special thanks to Soror Daina Washington, Sisterly Relations Chairman and Soror Rachel Prentiss, Sisterly Relations Co-Chairman for organizing a fun sisterly outing for Galentine’s Day at Paul Martin’s.

Soror Caprice Grigsby Smith for her expertise in parliamentary procedures and her commitment to ensuring our chapter faithfully follows our g

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Soror Vanessa Gavin BOEW Chairman and Soror Rebecca H EW Co-Chairman for an informative webinar on Policy to Paycheck. The panelists provided great nuggets of wisdom.

Soror Margaret McCauley, Spiritual Oversight Chairman and prayer team for leading and guiding us through Noon day prayer every month. February Chapter Hostesses for providing delicious and hearty meals.

Thank you Sorors for adding books to our library b

3320 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90018 Chapter Meeting Chapter Meeting

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Holman United Methodist Church

3320 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90018

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Chapter Meeting Schedule Chapter Meeting Schedule

March 7, 2026 March 7, 2026

April 4, 2026 (Joint Meeting)

May 2, 2026

June 6, 2026

September 12, 2026

October 3, 2026

November 1, 2026

December 5, 2026 (Joint Meeting)

Qiyamah Alexis - Chairman

Susie Davis

Capril Anderson

Qaisera Alexis.

Gail Williams

Khadijah Lang

March March

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

Birthday Sorors

3/1

Odessa Brown

3/1 OdessaBrown

3/1 Wanda Fielding

3/1 WandaFielding

3/3

3/3

3/5

Polly Mckinney

PollyMckinney

Barbara Rudd

3/5 BarbaraRudd

3/7

3/7

JosephineB.Isabel-Jones

Josephine B. Isabel-Jones

3/8 GoldieGabriel

3/8 Goldie Gabriel

3/9

Lauren Black

3/9 LaurenBlack

3/10

Claire Chisholm

3/10 ClaireChisholm

3/12 Susan Valdry

3/12 SusanValdry

3/12 Leslie Waldon

3/12 LeslieWaldon

3/13 Brenda Richards

3/13 BrendaRichards

3/13 Myrtis Talbert

3/13 MyrtisTalbert

3/16 Stephany Powell

3/16 StephanyPowell

3/16 Alison Taylor

3/16 AlisonTaylor

3/18 CynthiaNickerson

3/18 Cynthia Nickerson

3/19 Laureen Bryant-Kenneybrew

3/19 LaureenBryant-Kenneybrew

3/19

Shannon D. Nelson

3/19 ShannonD.Nelson

3/20 Vanessa Bell Calloway

3/20 VanessaBellCalloway

3/20 Kirra Jones

3/20 KirraJones

3/21 Melissia Buckhalter-Honore

3/22 Zahari Freeman

3/21 MelissiaBuckhalter-Honore 3/22 ZahariFreeman

3/23 Annette May Thomas

3/23 AnnetteMayThomas

3/26 Katrina Carter-Journet

3/26 KatrinaCarter-Journet

3/26 Marcia S. Hawkins

3/26 MarciaS.Hawkins

3/26

Brooke Moore-White

3/26 BrookeMoore-White

3/28 Shirley Smith-Chambers

3/28 ShirleySmith-Chambers

3/31 Debora Johnson

3/31 DeboraJohnson

3/31 JoAna Washington

3/31 JoAnaWashington

March March

3/1

3/1

Birthday Sisters

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

Odessa Brown

OdessaBrown

3/1 Wanda Fielding

3/1 WandaFielding

3/3

3/3

3/5

PollyMckinney

Polly Mckinney

Barbara Rudd

3/5 BarbaraRudd

3/7

3/7

JosephineB.Isabel-Jones

Josephine B. Isabel-Jones

3/8 GoldieGabriel

3/8 Goldie Gabriel

3/9

Lauren Black

3/9 LaurenBlack

3/10

Claire Chisholm

3/10 ClaireChisholm

3/12 Susan Valdry

3/12 SusanValdry

3/12 LeslieWaldon

3/12 Leslie Waldon

3/13 Brenda Richards

3/13 BrendaRichards

3/13 Myrtis Talbert

3/13 MyrtisTalbert

3/16 Stephany Powell

3/16 StephanyPowell

3/16 Alison Taylor

3/16 AlisonTaylor

3/18 Cynthia Nickerson

3/18 CynthiaNickerson

3/19 Laureen Bryant-Kenneybrew

3/19 LaureenBryant-Kenneybrew

3/19

Shannon D. Nelson

3/19 ShannonD.Nelson

3/20 Vanessa Bell Calloway

3/20 VanessaBellCalloway

3/20 Kirra Jones

3/20 KirraJones

3/21 Melissia Buckhalter-Honore

3/22 Zahari Freeman

3/21 MelissiaBuckhalter-Honore 3/22 ZahariFreeman

3/23 Annette May Thomas

3/23 AnnetteMayThomas

3/26 Katrina Carter-Journet

3/26 KatrinaCarter-Journet

3/26 Marcia S. Hawkins

3/26 MarciaS.Hawkins

3/26

Brooke Moore-White

3/26 BrookeMoore-White

3/28 Shirley Smith-Chambers

3/28 ShirleySmith-Chambers

3/31 Debora Johnson

3/31 DeboraJohnson

3/31 JoAna Washington

3/31 JoAnaWashington

REMINDERS Sisterly Sisterly

Meeting Attendance and Sign In and In

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

Chapter Announcements Chapter

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

Event Recaps & Photos

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

AGO Social Media Submission Guide

Capture the Moment. Tell the Story. Protect the Brand.

�� Film Vertical — ALWAYS

�� Capture These 5 Shots at Every Event

�� Establishing – Decor, signage, venue

���� Engagement – Greeting, laughing, serving

�� Action – Speaking, teaching, leading

�� Unity – Group shots, togetherness

�� Closing – Celebration, joy, applause

DO DO NOT

• Record 5–10 second clips

• Hold phone steady

• Capture natural interactions

• Keep lighting in front

• Show faces clearly

• Excessive zoom

• Film eating/chewing

• Cluttered backgrounds

• Long speeches

• Blurry or pixelated clips

Submit Do Not Submit

High-resolution

Well-lit

Clean backgrounds

Posed + authentic candids

Screenshots

Downloaded social media images

Cut-off individuals

Unflattering angles

Distracted expressions

Event Name Date

Purpose Who was served/honored

1-2 sentences describing impact

Professional•Warm•Polished•Inclusive Service-Centered Mission-Focused

AGOChaplain’sCornerAGOChaplain’s Corner

Rooted in CommUNITY Rooted in CommUNITY

AswestepintoMarch,weareinvitedintoasacredreminder:wearestrongertogetherthanwewill everbeapart Thismonth,letusreflectoncommUNITY notjustasaword,butasacalling Notice whatlivesinsidethatword:UNITY.

InthissacredseasonwhereLentandRamadanmeet aconvergenceoffasting,reflection, discipline,anddevotion wepauseinhumilityandgratitude.Acrosstraditions,God’schildrenare praying,seeking,surrendering,anddrawingclosertotheDivine Thisholyalignmentremindsus thatGodistheGodofallseasons callingusdeeperintocompassion,clarity,and commitment.Marchinvitesustoexaminenotonlywhatwedo buthowwedoit.Arewemoving withpatience?Arewespeakingwithgrace?Arewebuildingbridgeswhereothersbuildwalls?

Asweopenourheartsandmindstowelcomenewsororitymembers,maywereceivethemwith warmth,wisdom,andtruesisterliness.Letourexamplereflectintegrity.Letourprocessesreflect excellence Letourlovereflectthevaluesweprofess CommUNITYbeginsinhowwetreatone another.Howwewelcomethosewemaynotknow.Howkindwearetoproverbialstranger.

Atthesametime,wecannotignoretheworldbeyondourcircle Wearewitnessinginrealtime violence,bombings,andinstabilityintheMiddleEast,andinotherregionsacrosstheglobe Our heartsgrieveforinnocentliveslostandcommunitieslivinginfear.Weprayforpeacethatisjust, weprayfordiplomacyoverdestruction,andforrestraintwherepowerisheld.Maytherebeno warsatthehandsofgovernment Mayleaderschoosewisdomoverwarfareandhumanityover hostility.

TrueCommUNITYextendsbeyondchaptersandborders Itcallsustocareabouttheglobal familyofwhichweareapart Itchallengesustostandforpeace,advocateforjustice,and embodyloveevenindividedtimes.

ThisMarch,letusfastfromdivision. Letussurrenderego. Letusdisciplineourwords. Letusdevoteourselvestoservice.

RootedinCommUNITY,strengthenedbyfaith,andguidedbypurpose,wemoveforward together calm,courageous,andcommitted

Soror Dilara Üsküp, Chaplain Soror Dilara Üsküp, Chaplain

March Prayer Leaders

3/5 3/12 3/19 3/26

Soror Dilara Uskup Morgan

Soror Sheila Faulk

Soror Kimberly Green Russell

Soror Hattie McFrazier

AGO in Action

SororClariceKavanaughis makingbigmovesinLong Beach.InDecember,Soror Claricewasswornintothe LongBeachAdvisory CommissiononAging. Additionally,SororClarice, Ph.D,isaSpring2026Faculty LectureratCalStateLong BeachCollegeofBusiness, teachingBusinessPolicyand Strategy.SororClariceisa longtimeLongBeachresident andishonoredtoshareher knowledgeandinsightswith LongBeachresidentsand collegestudents.

SororKatrinaCarterJournetisapublished authorandspeaker.SororKatrinawillbea featuredauthorattheCerritosLibraryon Friday,March13,at3:45pm.Shewilldiscuss herchildren’sbookLet’sChaseTheMoon.The bookisnowpartofthecollectionsatboththe CerritosLibraryandtheNorwalkLibrary,and itisofficiallyregisteredwiththeLibraryof Congress.Beyondherworkasanauthor,Soror KatrinapresentsSTEMandSTEAMworkshops andleadershiptalksfocusedonaerospace careersandprofessionaldevelopment.For updatesandinformationaboutherwork,follow SororKatrinaonInstagramat@klcarterwrites.

SororCynthiaBrooksNickerson invitedSororPatricetoherHealthand WellnessYouTubeshow:Urban WellnessNOW!Asaformertelevision anchorandhealthreporter,Soror Cynthiastartedadigitalhealth platformtoprovidenews,information, andinspirationonhealth,wellnessand communitytopics.Hereisthelinkto checkitout.

SororPatriceTullyiseducatingpeopleonweightlossthroughhernewbook, TheWeightLossReset.SororPatricedisplayedherbookattherecentPink GoesRedevent.Asaphysician,SororPatriceseesfirsthandhowexcessweight istherootofseveralhealthchallenges.Hernewbookincludesherpersonal journeywithweightandoffersactionableadviceonachievingahealthy lifestyle.GetacopyoftheWeightLossResethere.

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AGO EVENTS AND INITIATIVES

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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

SororJuneBleavins

Soror June Bleavins

Soror Reba Cox Long

SororRebaCoxLong

SororBarbaraMorgan

Soror Barbara Morgan

Soror Chere Talbert

SororChereTalbert

Soror Bebe Suttonwills

SororBebeSuttonwills

Soror Brooke Moore White

SororBrookeMooreWhite

Soror Wanda Fielding

SororWandaFielding

Soror Shirl Chambers

SororShirlChambers

Soror Charlene Havis

SororCharleneHavis

Soror Betty Graves

SororBettyGraves

Soror Agatha Lang

SororAgathaLang

SororJoyAnderson

Soror Joy Anderson

Soror Laureen Bryant Kennybrew

SororLaureenBryantKennybrew

Soror Elizabeth Benton

SororElizabethBenton

Soror LaVette Quinn

SororLaVetteQuinn

Soror Tommie Campbell

SororTommieCampbell

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