TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
WK09
Sisterly Speaking : A Guide for AKA Internal Communications
Effective communication not only will engage sorors but will turn a good program into a great one ! From Eblasts and newsletters to resolutions , presentations , and more , powerful and impactful communication is essential for program success . This interactive session will offer best practices and tools for creating powerful internal communication plans & strategies for chapters and regions . Participants will leave with practical tips to write effectively for the Ivy Leaf ®, gain an understanding of appropriate AKA branding and develop editorial calendars for managing your chapter ’ s and regional communications . Chapter anti-basilei , grammatei , Ivy Leaf ® reporters and chapter publicity committee chairmen and members are encouraged to attend .
WK10
Let ’ s Move It : A Motion Master Class
This interactive workshop will focus on seven motions that can be used to expedite the amount of time needed to complete chapter business meetings . The workshop will include a combination of teaching and role playing and will conclude with a brief “ self -graded ” quiz on the information presented . Chapter basilei and parliamentarians are encouraged to attend .
WK13
Soaring to New Heights : Elevating the Practice of Protocol
The Basic Protocol Workshop will include an update of the revisions to the 2022 Protocol Guide , an introduction and review of the protocol guidelines and principles that govern our sorority , and an interactive segment that encourages sorors to engage in their learning . Chapter basilei and protocol chairmen are encouraged to attend .
WK14
The AKA Brand 2.0 : Allow Us to Reintroduce Ourselves
With the ever-changing advancements in technology and how information can travel the world with the click of a button , we must foster positive media relations when we communicate Alpha Kappa Alpha ’ s rich history and stellar brand . The main goal of this workshop is to communicate your chapter ’ s newsworthy message , story , or information via the appropriate media outlets . By serving as a credible , third-party endorsement , media relations is a powerful tool that can enhance your chapter ’ s brand reputation and , ultimately , influence the perceptions and behavior of your target audience . Chapter basilei , anti-basilei , graduate advisors / council , membership chairmen , and Ivy Leaf ® reporters and their respective committee members are encouraged to attend .
WK11
A Blueprint to Soaring in Sisterhood
An in-depth and hands-on workshop , focused on the Strengthen our Sisterhood initiative and its five areas of focus . This workshop will provide a deep dive into strategies for implementing high impact Sisterly Relations activities , the importance of collaboration among chapter committees , and how to be a model of sisterly kindness . The goal is to provide members with a “ toolkit ” of best practices , which can be used to encourage meaningful and uplifting relationships among sorors . All sorors are encouraged to attend .
WK12
Soaring to Greater Heights of Technology
Take your chapter to greater heights leveraging technology best practices from across the sorority while also learning the latest cyber security protocols . Sorors also will receive a brief overview of the new Fonteva system and how it will enhance sorority operations . Chapter technology committee chairmen and members are encouraged to attend .
WK15
SOARING to Greater Heights of Academic Achievement : Who , What , Why and How of EAF
Attendees will learn details of the role of EAF Captain and fully explore chapter level giving and award recognition . During the workshop , we will review our endowment and scholarship programs , current endowment portfolio and why it is important to the EAF and Alpha Kappa Alpha brand . Chapter basilei and EAF captains are encouraged to attend .
RE1
Soaring to Greater Heights of Service & Sisterhood as We Cultivate Lifelong Membership ( Reinstatement Workshop )
Our sorors are our most important assets . As an organization , it is our responsibility to retain as well as reclaim them . The purpose of this workshop is to encourage our suspended sorors to return to active membership , remind them of the seriousness of their vows , inspire them to lifelong active membership and re-instill in them the value of sisterly relations . Lastly , this workshop will reacquaint sorors in attendance with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority , Incorporated ® as it is today .
Only available at North Atlantic , Central , South Central , and Far Western Regional Conferences
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