Sorority- a society of women with selective membership limited by the invitation of persons who are
already members
Boule- periodic assembly of the total membership
Directorate- the governing body of Aka when the boule is not in session
Soror- sister
How is membership of AKA classified?
Undergrad- working toward bacheolor's degree
Graduate- received a bachelors degree
General- soror who is finacially active but does not belong to a grad chapter in her area
Associate- soror who did not complete her undergrad
Honorary- woman who is bestowed membership for high ethical standards
Life- soror who as been a member for 25+ years and has been financially active for 10+ years
Differentiate between undergraduate and graduate chapters
Undergraduate chapters are those established by charter to a collegiate institution or a specified
geographical area for college students, while graduate chapters are those set up specifically for alumnae
in a specified geographical area
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,how often does the boule meet
biennially
What is the highest honor the sorority can give?
Honorary membership
Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated?
To ensure perpetuity
What is the sorority's board of directors called?
Directorate
What is the purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Alpha Kappa Alpha's purpose is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to
promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning
girls and women in order to improve their social stature and BE A SERVICE TO ALL MANKIND
How many officers make up the current Directorate?
18
Dr. Glenda Glover
International President
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,Danette Anthony Reed
International First Vice President
Jasmyne E. McCoy
International Second Vice President
Chelle Luper Wilson
International Secretary
Gayle Miles-Scott
International Treasurer
Bonnie Murdah
International Parliamentarian
Alysse Guerrier
Undergraduate Member-At-Large
Jasmine Williams
Undergraduate Member-At-Large
Mary Bentley Lamar
North Atlantic Regional Director
Jennifer King Congleton
Mid-Atlantic Regional Director
Carolyn Randolph
South Atlantic Regional Director
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, Carrie Clark
Great Lakes Regional Director
Mitzi Dease Paige
South Eastern Regional Director
Joya Hayes
South Central Regional Director
Sonya L. Brown
Central Regional Director
Twyla Woods-Buford
Mid-Western Regional Director
Shelby D. Boagni
Far Western Regional Director
Joy Elaine Daley
International Regional Director
Are all of the members elected membered graduate sorors? Explain
No.
-three are undergraduates
-second supreme anti-basileus and two undergraduate members at large
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