Gamma Theta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

They are the sole property and responsibilty of Gamma Theta Omega Chapter who host and maintain this site.” Gamma Theta Omega is a chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. This is an international service organization that was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. It is the oldest Greek-lettered organization established by African-American college-educated wom

en. Alpha Kappa Alpha is comprised of a nucleus of 260,000 members in graduate and undergraduate chapters in the United States, the U. Virgin Islands, the Caribbean, Canada, Japan, Germany, Korea and on the continent of Africa. Gamma Theta Omega Chapter was chartered by Regional Director Portia Trenholm on December 7, 1940. Composed of residents of Tampa, Clearwater, and Bradenton, FL, the nine charter members were: Edith Bennett, Blanche Curtis, Vivian Henry, Bernice Miller, Estelle Miles, Margaret Blake Roach, Elfa Ruffin, Dorothy Thompson, and Elouise Walker. The first initiation of new members of Gamma Theta Omega Chapter was held on November 22, 1941. Miriam Anderson, Vivian Griffin, and Willie B. Esturas were the first new members. From its inception, the chapter has been actively involved in community service.