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What is the Greek word for 'sister?' - soror; used by members only How often does the Boule meet? - Biennially Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated? - To ensure perpetuity. What is the sorority's board of directors called? - Directorate Who is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's chief officer? What is her role? - Supreme Basileus. She shall preside at all meetings of the Boule and Directorate. She shall appoint, with the approval of the Directorate, the chairmen and members of all committees of the sorority, and fill any vacancies except as otherwise provided for in the Bylaws. She shall exercise general supervision over employed personnel and over the Boule. What is a Regional Conference? - a study session designed to clarify procedures and resolve problems of the chapters within a region through workshops, discussions, demonstrations, and other types of group activity. How often are Regional Conferences held? - Annually What is the Leadership Seminar? When is it held? - A training session for officers and members which is held in alternate years when the Boule does not meet. What is the Ivy Leaf? - The official publication of the sorority. To whom do you report to as a candidate? What is her role? - Membership chariman. To serve as liaison between the chapter and the candidates. Who was the first Supreme Basileus of Alpha Kappa Alpha? - Nellie M. QuanderWhat two incorporators were also founders? - Norma E. Boyd and Ethel Jones Mowbray Target I: Educational Enrichment - ASCEND - Signature youth enrichment program designed to motivate, engage and assist high school students in reaching their maximum potential. Target I: Educational Enrichment: Alpha Kappa Alpha One million backpacks - Members will donate and distribute one million backpacks and related school supplies to students over the four year period. Target I: Educational Enrichment: Think HBCU - A national campaign to highlight HBCUs and their contribution to the sorority and society. In what three areas is Alpha Kappa Alpha promoting heath awareness? - Alzheimer's disease, Stroke, and Mental illness What projects are under the Family Strengthening target? - Childhood Hunger Initiatives, Family Seasonal Wraps Program, and Fiscal Responsibility Programs