Chapter Officers:
President
Larrissa Henderson
Vice President
Carrena Bush
Secretary
Phyllis Young
Assistant Secretary
Gussie Cherry
Treasurer
Barbara Jackson
Assistant Treasurer
Tanisha Smith-Wimes
Financial Secretary
Annie Wright
Assistant Financial Secretary
Erica Echols-Miller
Corresponding Secretary
Kowetha Mack
Sergeant-At-Arms
Angela Threat
Hospitality
Chastity Dukes
Media Reporter
Jaice Caver
Parliamentarian
Estella Simmons
Chapter Chaplin
Erica Haigler
Protocol Officer
Gussie Cherry
EAF Captain
Mildred Beasley
International President
Danette Anthony Reed
South Eastern Regional Director
Dr. Tracey Morant Adams
Welcome to the website for Xi Iota Omega Chapter. This is a great time for Xi Iota Omega Chapter as we carry out the focus programs of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. We are very busy with an active schedule of activities, volunteering opportunities, and philanthropy. These activities are all in support of carrying out the mission of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and implementing the focus areas. Our focus is always giving back to the community, and we are constantly looking for new and meaningful ways to do so. Take a moment to explore our website to learn more about Xi Iota Omega Chapter.
We invite you to learn more about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Xi Iota Omega Chapter by exploring this site and visiting both the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. International Website and the South Eastern Region Website.
We also extend a hearty welcome to our new Members:
Chapter Committees:
Programs
Carrena Bush
Connections
Kowetha Mack
Standards
Angela Threat
Rituals
Katherine Mencer
Freda Boyd
Membership
Edwena Crowe
Archives
Freda Boyd
Finance
Barbara Jackson
Audit
Sekeenia Haynes
Protocol
Gussie Cherry
Technology
Edwena Crowe
Scholarship
Annie Wright
Sisterly Relations
Chastity Dukes
Constitution
Estella Simmons
Risk Management
Estella Simmons
Meditation
Ella DuBose
Proofreading
Ruby Miller
Social
Chastity Dukes
Leadership Development
Larrissa Henderson
Nominating
Determined by the President
Publicity
Jaice Caver
Gingerbread Houses
Little Dresses for Africa
Playground Project
Programs of Service
2022 - 2026
Service and sisterhood have been the cornerstone of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® since 1908. With the theme Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood, the 2022-2026 administration seeks to build upon Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s rich legacy of service by galvanizing our sisterhood of more than 120,000 active members to lead on the front lines of change, education, and advocacy.
This administration has six initiatives. Strengthen Our Sisterhood will serve as the administration’s “Foundation Initiative” as we strengthen our bonds to support our service mission.
The remaining five initiatives will serve as the “Program Initiatives” which include:
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Empower Our Families
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Build Our Economic Wealth
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Enhance Our Environment
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Advocate for Social Justice
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Uplift Our Local Community
These initiatives are designed to improve the lives of those we serve. We will work collaboratively to maximize our outreach on progressive endeavors and consistently produce leaders who will advance our credo of service.
About Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
International Background
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, had its humble beginnings as the vision of nine college students on the campus of Howard University in 1908. Since then, the sorority has flourished into a globally-impactful organization of nearly 300,000 college-trained members, bound by the bonds of sisterhood and empowered by a commitment to servant-leadership that is both domestic and international in its scope.
As Alpha Kappa Alpha has grown, it has maintained its focus in two key arenas: the lifelong personal and professional development of each of its members; and galvanizing its membership into an organization of respected power and influence, consistently at the forefront of effective advocacy and social change that results in equality and equity for all citizens of the world.
Founders and Incorporators
Regional Background
Pantnerships
and
Community Partners
To Be Announced
Alpha Kappa Alpha established itself in the South Eastern part of the United States with the chartering of Pi Chapter at Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee, on April 12, 1921. In 1932, the Southern Region’s name was changed to the South Eastern Region. From its inception, the South Eastern Region was composed of eight states: Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Georgia, and Florida.
To facilitate the responsibilities of the Regional Director, in 1953, the region was realigned. Kentucky was assigned to the Central Region, Arkansas and parts of Louisiana to the South Central Region, and Georgia and Florida to the South Atlantic Region. Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and parts of Louisiana remained as the new South Eastern Region. In 1962, another re-alignment resulted in the remainder of Louisiana being removed from the South Eastern Region, leaving the states of Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee to operate as the South Eastern Region. This realignment enabled the Regional Director to work more closely with the chapters.
Xi Iota Omega Chapter
Past Presidents
1982 - 1983 Kathleen Stephens (Deceased 2008)
1984 - 1985 Kathleen Stephens
1986 - 1987 Lila Smith
1988 - 1989 Lila Smith
1990 - 1991 Ruby Miller
1992 - 1993 Mary Wilson
1994 - 1995 Theresa Venable
1996 - 1997 Rose Weaver
1998 - 1999 Rose Weaver
2000 - 2001 Eva Washington (Deceased 2012)
2002 - 2002 Demetra Nelson & Estella Simmons
2003 - 2004 Estella Simmons
2005 - 2006 Edwena Crowe
2007 - 2008 Kowetha Davidson
2009 - 2010 Cheryl Boykins
2011 - 2012 Larrissa Henderson
2013 - 2014 Larrissa Henderson
2015 - 2016 Estella Simmons
2017 - 2018 Estella Simmons
2019 - 2020 Chelsea Hubbard & Cheryl Boykins
2021-2022 Larrissa Henderson
2023 -2024 Larrissa Henderson
Xi Iota Omega Chapter History
The Xi Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., was chartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA, on May 22, 1982. The chartering ceremony culminated almost a year's efforts by Oak Ridge members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, to establish a chapter in their own community.
The charter members were Betty Walker, Gwendolyn Sims, Marine Harris, Kathleen Stephens, Lila Smith, Marva Walton, Rose Weaver, Edwena Crowe, Eva Washington, Brenda Coffin, Alma Golden, Earnestine Horton, Delorise Barnes, Ruby Miller, Mary Montford, Cassandra Osborne, Marietta Wright, and Pamela Watkins.
The Chartering ceremony was held on the 10th floor of Oak Ridge's 12-floor skyscraper, Jackson Plaza, on May 22, 1982. The Knoxville graduate chapter, including former International President, Arnetta Wallace, shared in this occasion.
The first candidates for membership into Xi Iota Omega Chapter became Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority members on May 21, 1983. These women, "The Sensational Seven," were Kathy Gethers, Ruby Gray (deceased, 2003), Joy Liggett, Maria Ann Miller (deceased, 2014), Yvonne Sanders (deceased, 1999), Patricia Tanner, and Theresa Venable.
Xi Iota Omega Chapter has made a profound impact on the Oak Ridge Community in programs that are both productive and meaningful and whereby the chapter has been honored with a number of regional awards.
Chapter Chartering Ceremony
COMMUNITY
MLK Celebration Program
"Sisternomics"
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Chapter Retreat
Check Presentation to the Free Medical Clinic
International Day of Worship
Sisterly Relations
Information and Upcoming Events
Chapter, Regional, and Corporate Events:
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Chapter Meetings - 2nd Saturday each month at 9:00 am - Check your email for details
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International Founders Day - January 15, 2024
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92nd South Eastern Regional Conference -- March 7 - 10, 2024 -- Mobile, Alabama
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AKA Day at the Capitol - February 21, 2024
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Boule 2024 -- July 6-11, 2024 -- Dallas, Texas
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International Leadership Conference-- July 2025 - TBD
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Chapter Retreat - second Saturday in September
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Tennessee Statewide Cluster - TBD
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Day/Month of Note:
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MLK Celebration - January 15, 2024 - 9:45 am - New Hope Center
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April 2024 - Tree Planting -- Arbor Day
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May - Mental Health Awareness
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June - Black Dollar Days
Sisterly Relations
RAM Clinic
Sisterly Relations
Voter Registration Drive
SE Region Cluster Meeting
Privacy Policy
Copyright Information
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