HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA – – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated celebrated 110 years of existence. On Sunday, March 18, 2018 at First Missionary Baptist Church (3509 Blue Spring Road, Huntsville, Alabama) at 3:00 p.m., three local chapters, Epsilon Gamma Omega (EGO), Rho Chi Omega (RCO), and Omicron Zeta (OZ) jointly hosted the annual Founders’ Day Celebration to commemorate and pay homage to the founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and charter members of the three local chapters. The theme for this occasion was: “Service, Sisterhood, and Scholarship: A Legacy of Excellence.” Dr. Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, 29th International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was the featured speaker. Mrs. Adrienne PK Washington, 24th Southeastern Regional Director, was also among the very special guests. The “Singing Pearls” (EGO) and “Ivy Reflections” (RCO) provided soul-stirring music during the program.
Dr. Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson’s platform is “Launching New Dimensions of Service“. This theme undergirds the organization’s mission of providing “Service to all Mankind” by instituting a laser-focus on issues involving economics, education, social action, the environment, human rights, political activism, and equity.
During the program, accolades were bestowed upon individuals and organizations who have been instrumental in helping the local chapters to provide services to the community through Dr. Buckhanan Wilson’s five program targets: Educational Enrichment, Health Promotion, Family Strengthening, Environmental Ownership, and Global Impact.
Dr. Wilma Ruffin is president of EGO, Mrs. Robin Miller is president of RCO, and Ms. Taylor Edwards is president of OZ. Dr. Yvette Evans (EGO) and Ms. Cheryl K. Johnson (RCO) served as chairmen of the Founders’ Day Committee. Ms. Gina Jones and Bobbie Terry were co-chairmen.
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