From:TheBahamasWeekly.com
Pi Upsilon Omega of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sororityerect erect organization’s shield
By Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Incorporated
Jul 24, 2011 - 5:38:02 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama - Clad in their signature colours of pink and green, 16 members of
the Pi Upsilon Omega chapter of the illustrious Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Incorporated, came to witness the erection of their organization’s
shield, date stamped with the 1987 year in which the local chapter of
the organization was established. The sign has secured it’s place
on the island’s Chamber of Commerce service organizational wall, located
on the northern end of The Mall Drive.
To underscore Alpha
Kappa Alpha’s commitment to the Grand Bahama community, chapter president,
Ms. Anya Valdes believes the shield’s presence is an immediate visual
reminder for the members of the sorority and the citizens of the island
on the organization’s purpose. “The members of the Pi Upsilon Omega
chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated are women who are
fully engaged in a series of service projects aimed at the uplifting
of the community and showcasing Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority as the premiere
global service organization. The Sorority’s mission to ‘serve all
mankind’ is embraced globally by all members.”
Valdes further
shares that her team will be busy as numerous projects are scheduled
to carry out the Sorority’s programmatic theme. “Through our ‘Global
Leadership Through Timeless Service’ programme, our members will host
events that will empower the ‘Emerging Young Leaders’ on our island,
aid in increasing the awareness of key ‘Health Initiatives’ such
as Breast Cancer and Juvenile Diabetes, join forces with those that
battle ‘Global Poverty’ and do our part in sharing the keys to ‘Economic
Security’. As always, our focus on ‘Social Justice and Human Rights
Initiatives’ like voter empowerment, teen and domestic violence remain
at the forefront.”
Members of the
Sorority encourage and invite citizens and members of all organizations
on the island to join forces to execute all community outreach initiatives.
The women of the Pi Upsilon Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
believe that everyone plays a role in making our island, and by extension
our nation, a better place for all humankind.
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About Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Incorporated:
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority is the oldest and first Greek-letter organization founded in
1908 by Black college educated women on the campus of Howard University
in Washington, D.C. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois; it is one of
the world’s leading service organizations. The Sorority’s mission
to
“serve all mankind”, is achieved through a comprehensive
array of programs and advocacy initiatives. It is comprised of a nucleus
of more than 260,000 women in 975 graduate and undergraduate chapters
in the United States, Germany, Japan, Liberia, Canada, South Korea,
Bermuda, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 2 chapters in The Bahamas: Pi
Upsilon Omega on Freeport, Grand Bahama Island and Eta Psi Omega on
Nassau, New Providence. Membership includes distinguished women who
boast excellent academic records, proven leadership skills, and are
involved in the global community through advocacy and service. Alpha
Kappa Alpha has dedicated itself to improving the quality of life for
citizens’ worldwide and promoting peace.
For more information, log on to
www.aka1908.com
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