What do you wear to a AKA chapter meeting?

Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. are welcome to attend a chapter meeting. A few sisterly reminders: Business attire is required (no jeans, sweatsuits, t-shirts, sneakers, etc.).

What do you wear to a sorority chapter meeting?

Chapter is a meeting where all members get together and discuss important topics and upcoming events. Every sorority has different rules, but for the most part, chapter attire has a pretty universal standard. The best way I would describe it is fashionable business attire.

What do I need to bring to AKA chapter meeting?

Bring a government-issue photo ID and proof of membership (current or past financial card, membership certificate, Ivy Leaf magazine, letter from past chapter President on chapter letterhead, completed and signed Transfer Verification Form or letter from AKA Corporate Office).

How do akas dress?

Sorors should wear conservative white dresses. Neither Soror nor candidates should wear pants. Dress should be uniform: i.e. all wear long dresses or short knee-length dresses. signs (handshakes and identifications).

Can you join AKA if you're white?

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated^® does not discriminate in its membership selection practices on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, creed, marital status or disability.

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How do akas greet each other?

Oh, and if you don't know, “Skee-Wee” is the sound that other AKA's make to greet each other or just let other people know that we are in the house. It's really high-pitched and has been known to break glass.

Can you wear pink and green without being AKA?

A non-AKA can wear pink and green; Red and white; blue and gold; or blue and white.

What is the AKA oath?

The Pledge I, …, desiring to become a loyal and faithful member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, do pledge myself to respect, obey and defend the Constitution, By-laws and Rituals of the organisation and to abide by all the rules and regulations of the Alpha.

Why are AKAs pink and green?

The colors of AKA are salmon pink and apple green, symbolizing the abundance of life, womanliness, fidelity, and love. The tea rose is the flower, and the symbol is the ivy leaf.

How do you get invited to pledge AKA?

The Sorority's official graduate Membership Intake Process (MIP) is by invitation only through one of our local graduate chapters and may not be solicited.

Do you have to be invited to be an AKA?

An active graduate chapter will extend an authorized and written membership letter of invitation upon approval of the official Membership Intake Process to prospective members. Please read the Anti-Hazing policies for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated^®.

How do you get an AKA invitation?

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® receives women into membership at the graduate level by invitation only through its local graduate chapters.

What happens at chapter meetings?

If you know a sorority woman you might have heard her talk about going to “chapter.” But, what is chapter and what happens there? The short answer is chapter is typically a weekly meeting where the sorority chapter conducts business, education or sisterhood activities.

Do pledges go to chapter meetings?

Pledges attend at least half the active meetings or a major portion of all chapter meetings.

Do sororities look at your Instagram?

Just like a hiring manager, most sorority recruiters stalk all your social profiles before admitting you to speak to a member. Before you submit your application to your college or university's primary sorority recruitment and embark on the journey of rush, take a minute and clean up your social media accounts!

Can you become an honorary AKA?

Membership is extended to female college undergraduate and graduate students. The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor.

What is the 3 colour rule outfit?

Pair no more than three colours per outfit, unless you're including black or white as an additional accent. I love the flexibility here as sometimes you need that fourth tonal shade to tie things together nicely. Try not to mix metals as it can look a little unintentional.

Is it OK to wear 3 different colors?

Limit the Number: In general, it's a good idea to limit the number of colors in an outfit to three or four main colors. This includes your clothing, accessories, and footwear. More than this can make the outfit feel busy.

Can you wear purple and pink?

And the purple and pink combination has a surprising amount of range: you can pair lavender with hot pink, or keep both colors muted for a soft, romantic look, or move the pink a little towards peach for slightly different take.

What noise do AKAs make?

Scrolling through my Twitter feed this morning, I learned that the "skee wee" sound, a high pitched squeal used by members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) to promote its organization and as a greeting among its members, became a registered trademark this week.

Why do AKAs look in the mirror?

The Mirror

It is often misconceived as an item of vanity. However in truth for ladies of AKA. We look into a mirror not to look upon our vanity, but because when we look to a mirror in our reflection we seek to see all the virtues that represent a lady of AKA.

Can you be a sweetheart if you're not in a sorority?

You may have to be in a certain sorority to become a specific fraternity's sweetheart, and you may even need to be in a certain sorority family. There isn't a universal list of requirements, so it may take research depending on what school you attend.

What is a good reason to join AKA?

Along with its dedication to scholarship, leadership, and civic engagement, Alpha Kappa Alpha empowers women and promotes unity at all stages of life. We're known as one of the “Divine Nine,” historically Black Greek letter organizations with a rich history.

Is AKA the largest black sorority?

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is the largest African American Women's organization in the world and has a membership of over 350,000 college-educated women around the world. During the membership intake period, initiates are members of the Pyramid Club.