Iota Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Iota Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Iota Sigma Omega Chapter | October 23, 1973
Extraordinary Service & Sisterhood đź’•đź’š
Kalamazoo, MI

The ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter are wishing those who celebrate a Happy Kwanzaa! If you are unaware of the Africa...
12/26/2024

The ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter are wishing those who celebrate a Happy Kwanzaa! If you are unaware of the African American and Pan-African holiday, it’s a week of celebration of family, culture, community, history and values. Each day focuses on a principle: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-determination), Ujima (Collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity) and Imani (Faith). 💕💚

On this December holiday, the ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter are wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! Be sure to spre...
12/25/2024

On this December holiday, the ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter are wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! Be sure to spread peace, cheer and joy while being sensitive to the different situations for those around you especially those dealing with grief of losing loved ones. For those grieving individuals, allow them to feel how they want and ask how they might want support at this time. Know that a kind greeting can pick up the person who you would never think was going through anything! đź’•đź’š

The ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter are bringing you a community service throwback. We enjoyed serving our seniors th...
12/21/2024

The ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter are bringing you a community service throwback. We enjoyed serving our seniors this November for our annual Shower of Love event! The event has been ongoing for around 40 years and it is has been chaired by our Golden member Sadie Miles for many of those years, who does a great job doing so every year. We provided a meal catered by Gleaves Gifted Hands Catering Company and gifts for every senior with the Ecumenical Senior Center. The event hosted 75+ seniors in the Kalamazoo community and we were joined by our favorite undergrad chapter, Delta Chi, who performed with a step and stroll! Our sorority sister Dorothea Holloway led us in singing holiday carols and she sang, “America the Beautiful” for us. Our Golden member Celeste Shelton-Harris presented an inspirational reading. We had a really good time together and are already excited for next year! 💕💚

The ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter are also providing a fall community throwback featuring our chapter and members o...
12/14/2024

The ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter are also providing a fall community throwback featuring our chapter and members of our favorite undergraduate chapter, Delta Chi, attending the annual National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Freedom Fund Banquet hosted by the Metropolitan Kalamazoo Branch. We were proud to see women of our chapter honored with Lola Atkinson and Sadie Miles receiving a standing ovation in acknowledgement of their decades of service contributions to the local branch and Dr. Deveta Gardner being recognized as a lifetime member! đź’•đź’š

The ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter are wishing everyone a happy holidays! We are also hoping for a safe time traveli...
12/14/2024

The ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter are wishing everyone a happy holidays! We are also hoping for a safe time traveling for everyone in the snow. đź’•đź’š

It’s almost scholarship time! The ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® are en...
12/08/2024

It’s almost scholarship time! The ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® are encouraging graduating high school seniors in Kalamazoo to save the date! More information is coming soon to help you get your applications together for our annual college school scholarships to help you succeed in college. You won’t be on your own away at college because the ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter will be cheering for you! 💕💚

The ladies of the Iota Sigma Omega chapter acknowledge, amplify and honor Native American Heritage Day! đź’•đź’š
11/29/2024

The ladies of the Iota Sigma Omega chapter acknowledge, amplify and honor Native American Heritage Day! đź’•đź’š

The ladies of the Iota Sigma Omega chapter wish everyone who celebrates a Happy Thanksgiving! đź’•đź’š
11/28/2024

The ladies of the Iota Sigma Omega chapter wish everyone who celebrates a Happy Thanksgiving! đź’•đź’š

Here’s another community throwback from the spring with the ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter attending Sigma Gamma Rho...
11/25/2024

Here’s another community throwback from the spring with the ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter attending Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, Lambda Lambda Sigma Alumnae Chapter’s 11th Annual Mothers’ Scholarship Brunch! Our chapter’s very own Reuquiyah Saunders was honored and received the Admired Leaders award! 💕💚

The ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter are excited to continue our Leadership Spotlight series in November with our next...
11/25/2024

The ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter are excited to continue our Leadership Spotlight series in November with our next feature being our chapter’s Archivist, Nan E. Palm. She graduated from Winston-Salem State University with a bachelors of science in Education and a master of arts from Western Michigan University. She also holds a certificate to teach adult education from  Eastern Michigan University. She was one of seven black teachers recruited to South Haven, Michigan to racially integrate the teaching staff in South Haven. She was the only Black teacher in the lower elementary district during the first year. She taught first and third graders during her forty-three years of service and she also taught in the migrant program in Lawrence. She was an active member of the Teachers’ Union serving as building representative, secretary and as a delegate to the local, state and national conventions.  She is a member of the first graduate initiate group of the Iota SIgma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® which makes her a Golden sorority member. She has pictures from most of our previous programs and at least one memento from every event or a program. She believes that history is an important part of any organization. She also believes that one must help where help is needed, be a good listener and  take time to hear what someone is saying. A good leader makes everyone feel included because each person has something to offer and kindness never goes out of style. Currently, she loves being a part of the AKA Gems, participating in chapter activities/programs and being a proud member of this amazing sisterhood. 💕💚

Here’s a community throwback of the ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter with our favorite undergraduate chapter, Delta Ch...
11/15/2024

Here’s a community throwback of the ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter with our favorite undergraduate chapter, Delta Chi .deltachi at the annual Ice Cold Fusion Live Jazz Event hosted by the Kappa Psi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated . We enjoyed ourselves and were excited to meet more Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® members from Battle Creek and Grand Rapids, Michigan! 💕💚

The ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter are excited to continue our Leadership Spotlight series in November with our next...
11/15/2024

The ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter are excited to continue our Leadership Spotlight series in November with our next feature being one of our chapter’s Membership Chairs, Tennile Chavous. Tennile Chavous was initiated in the Iota Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® on April 20, 2008 during Alpha Kappa Alpha’s
Centennial year. She earned a bachelor of science in Nursing with a minor in Spanish at Western Michigan University in 2006. Tennile currently serves as co-membership chair for Iota Sigma Omega and has served in various roles including graduate advisor, corresponding secretary, and the Pink Goes Red Event Committee Chair. Within her career, Tennile currently serves as the Manager of the Medical, Oncology and Hemodialysis departments at Bronson Hospital. In her spare time, Tennile enjoys watching comedies, listening to true crime podcasts, attending movies and concerts along with fellowshipping with friends/sorority sisters; she is also, a makeup enthusiast. Tennile believes her best qualities as a leader is her passion for people. Her favorite scripture that she abides by in leadership is Ephesians 3:20. Tennile’s
most rewarding moments of leadership are cultivating untapped potential within individuals and watching them evolve and grow. đź’•đź’š

Here’s a community service throwback of the ladies of Iota Sigma Omega as one of the co-sponsors with the Michigan Trans...
11/11/2024

Here’s a community service throwback of the ladies of Iota Sigma Omega as one of the co-sponsors with the Michigan Transformation Collective (see prior flyer post for more event info). The non-partisan event (in alignment with our Advocate for Social Justice initiative) featured candidates who ran for the Kalamazoo Public School Board and was held at the Kalamazoo Public Library. 💕💚

Today on Veterans Day, the ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® are thankful...
11/11/2024

Today on Veterans Day, the ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® are thankful for our veterans who bravely served our country. Thank you for your service! 💕💚

The ladies of Iota Sigma Omega are ready to vote and we hope you are too! Tomorrow’s the day to get out and vote, be sur...
11/04/2024

The ladies of Iota Sigma Omega are ready to vote and we hope you are too! Tomorrow’s the day to get out and vote, be sure to take 4 or more with you to the polls!! At the polls, be ready to vote with the following ID options in Michigan: (1) a Michigan driver’s license or (2) state personal ID card. You can also use the following if they are current in Michigan: (1) Federal or state issued ID, (2) US passport, (3) Military ID, (4) Student ID, (5) Tribal ID, (6) Local government ID (which includes a Kalamazoo County ID, Concealed Pistol License (CPL), Employee ID Badges issued by a local government). And remember if you forget and don’t have any of these options, in Michigan you can still vote by filling out an affidavit at the polls! So, let’s get to the polls tomorrow!!! 💕💚

This SOAR Unity Day #3, the ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter are proud to have joined in for a great cause of voter e...
11/02/2024

This SOAR Unity Day #3, the ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter are proud to have joined in for a great cause of voter engagement with our great Great Lakes region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®! Our Iota Sigma Omega President and Vice President were able to distribute brochures with voting information to educate and encourage voting to 100 members of the Kalamazoo community at Park Street Market and The Family Health Center. The brochures included helpful reminders to remember when voting (e.g., complete the entire ballot, do research on election candidates, etc). The last day to vote early is Sunday, November 3, 2024, you can find more information at michigan.gov/vote and remember to check our social media for more helpful voting tips! 💕💚

In alignment with our social justice initiative, here’s a throwback of the ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter providing ...
10/28/2024

In alignment with our social justice initiative, here’s a throwback of the ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter providing service at the Western Michigan University (WMU) Bronco Bash with our favorite undergraduate chapter, Delta Chi. We were able to promote voting awareness, encourage fair voting and support voter mobilization while distributing non-partisan voting paraphernalia. 💕💚

The ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter are proud to continue our Leadership Spotlight series with our next feature being...
10/28/2024

The ladies of Iota Sigma Omega chapter are proud to continue our Leadership Spotlight series with our next feature being our chapter’s Social Justice Chair, Mrs. Terri Marlene Benton-Ollie. Mrs. Benton-Ollie has a masters of public affairs from Western Michigan University (WMU) and a master of arts in college personnel administration from Central Missouri State University as well as a bachelor of science in education with a teacher’s certification in marketing and distributive education. She is a
MHSAA Referee/Official in baseball, basketball, volleyball and competitive cheer. She is an election specialist with Richland Township. She is also a Michigan Citizen Action Voter Registration specialist. Above all, she is CEO of Action Matters (a 501C3) that unites people, places, and progress via academics, activism, arts, athletics, atmosphere. She is a proud affiliate of Hope For Creation, Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition, ISAAC, Mom Against Gun Violence and the National Urban League. She is a member of YMCA/YWCA, NAACP, United Way Loan Executive Program and Church Women United where she recently served as the Michigan state president and local treasurer. She is the founder of the WEC (Women’s Education Coalition) KCF, KVBA (Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association) and the WMU dance team. Mrs. Benton Ollie is the 6th daughter born to elected Alderman Clyde & Juanita Bass Benton, in Higginsville Missouri; she has 2 younger brothers. All 8 of her siblings and both children are active with local churches and elections because for them: legacy matters! Terri is an arts and crafts master while formally trained in singing and dancing. Her other lifelong efforts include climate sustainability while encouraging growing gardens, groves, and orchards. Together, with her husband, D. O’Neal Ollie, they have published 4 books with the input of their son and daughter, Bass and Symphony Ollie. The upcoming “Legacy Matters” edition is a continuing commitment to the theory “only what you do for CHRIST will last.” 💕💚

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