Gainning Global S. T. E. A. M.
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we welcome you to the 29th Fashione? a ® Scholarship Luncheon. Thank you for the tremendous support you conHnue to give to ensure this fashion soirée raises funds needed to support student scholarships, community service projects, and local programs executed by Eta Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
This year’ s theme, Gaining Global S. T. E. A. M., incorporates the educaHonal areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathemaHcs, recognizing that to be successful in technical fields, individuals must also be creaHve and use criHcal thinking skills which are best developed through exposure to the arts. We are focused on increasing the number of culturally responsible minority students who excel academically, succeed professionally and posiHvely impact the global community.
Today we will recognize and invest in the futures of 13 extraordinary high school students from the San Gabriel Valley. We also celebrate and salute Ms. Tonita Fernandez for her many accomplishments throughout the community, by honoring her as our 2017 Mother of the Year. As you enjoy the delectable three-course offering our guests have come to love, two fashion designers, Casonna and Kutula by Africana, will thrill you with fashions from around the world.
Aundrae Russell, Program Director at KJLH Radio and host of their popular Sunday program“ Spread the Word” has returned as this year’ s Master of Ceremonies.
Since our chartering in 1960, the women of Eta Lambda Omega chapter conHnue to be a cornerstone of the Pasadena / Altadena community by championing issues that affect the lives of many as it relates to educaHon, health promoHon, family strengthening, environmental ownership and global awareness. Our chapter helps advance the lives of our ciHzens across the San Gabriel Valley and upholds the honor and integrity of cultures across the globe. With the generous support of each of you, we have provided more than $ 175,000 in scholarships in the 21st century alone! And thanks to our partnership with the Pasadena Altadena Ivy FoundaBon, your contribuHons are tax deducHble *.
We are confident you will enjoy this 29th Fashione? a ® and all that it has to offer! Also, remember to peruse the vendor displays in the foyer, bid on exciHng items at the Silent AucHon table, and take a photo in front of the Fashione? a ® Step and Repeat. Find giqs for the leading ladies in your life or maybe score a fabulous find for yourself!
Warm Regards for an Enriched Future,
Roxann Belle and 2017 Fashione? a ® Co-Chairmen
Mei-Li Thomas
* Eligibility for tax deducBon regulated by federal government.