Nu Chapter Centennial Update
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Nu Chapter
Centennial Guide
Chartered: December 26, 1922
Centennial Week Celebration
October 5-8, 2022
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Greetings, Sorors:
This document is provided to give you a summary of the events that will occur from
October 5-8, 2022 as we celebrate the Centennial of Nu Chapter. We have invited
our Supreme Basileus, Soror Danette Anthony Reed, and our Great Lakes Regional
Director, Soror Gwen Kirtley, to join us in this celebration.
You are being asked to do the following:
Register before August 31, 2022 (There will be no on-site registration)
Plan to assist with our Tent Project (Deadline July 31, 2022)
Attend all events
Place an ad in our Centennial Souvenir Journal or place the name of a patron
or Ivy Beyond the Wall in the Journal
Assist us as we finalize our contributions of $1,000 to be on the Honor Roll
of our Nu Chapter Endowed Scholarship
Information is included in this document to provide you with updates. Share it with
other sorors whose names are not on the Nu Chapter List Serve. To register for
WVSU Homecoming Alumni Activities, you must visit the WVSU Alumni website.
Sisterly,
Soror Samantha Groom, Basileus, Nu Chapter
(Chapter Members: Sorors Bianca Cooper, Kiya Thompson, Destiny Patterson,
Diorre Robertson, Amya Walker, Kendyl Williams.
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REGISTRATION LINK FOR CENTENNIAL ACTIVITIES
Click on this link to begin the registration process:
https://give.wvstateu.edu/nuchapter100th
Please take a look at the website for Nu Chapter’s Centennial
registrations.
Click on Register Now to see the meal and t-shirt selections.
Click on Updates to see information about the Centennial
Community Service Project and the Schedule of Events.
Please join us as we celebrate Nu Chapter's Centennial Anniversary at West Virginia State
University by helping us support the TRIO Student Support Services pantry located in Sullivan
Hall with monetary and item donations. The program supports students who reside on and off
campus by providing food and personal care items. Donations may be made in 2 ways:
1) The preferred way is to purchase items from Nu chapter's Amazon registry, using the link
that is available on the WVSU Centennial website.
2) Monetary donations can also be made through the WVSU Foundation (tax deductible)
using the link provided on the Centennial Site. Please designate from the drop down box,
and click on other. Type in "Nu Centennial/TRIO" and select the amount you wish
to donate.
Click on Descriptions to read our Centennial Invitational
Letter
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TENT PROJECT INFORMATION
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR TENT PROJECT WITH YOUR DONATION OF $100.
YOUR NAME WILL BE INSCRIBED ON AN AKA BANNER SIMILAR TO THE ONE IN
THE DIAGRAM ABOVE.
MAKE YOUR CHECK or MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: NU CHAPTER
MEMO LINE ON CHECK: TENT PROJECT
MAIL TO:
NU CHAPTER
PO BOX 751
INSTITUTE, WV 25112
FINAL DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2022
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
All registration can be completed on the Centennial Site which can be accessed by clicking on
this link. https://give.wvstateu.edu/nuchapter100th
The deadline for registration is Wednesday, August 31, 2022. If you desire to register via
US Mail, use the forms that are provided below:
Please register and select one of the registration packages:
REGISTRATION FORM FOR SORORS OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA
Name_______________________________________ Telephone___________________________
Address__________________________________________________________________________
Email_________________________________
Date of Initiation_________________into _______________________Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
CHECK ALL THAT ARE APPLICABLE:
_____Diamond Soror _____Golden Soror ______Pearl Soror _____Silver Star _____Life Member
I will arrive on ____________________________________________________________________
Package Selection: (choose one)
T-Shirt Size: Circle One: XS, Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X
Additional Shirts may be purchased for $40.00.
THE PINK AND GREEN PACKAGE - $180.00
This package includes the following: Registration Bag, one ticket to the Centennial Gala, Centennial Souvenir, the
Centennial Souvenir Journal, a ticket to the Greek picnic that is sponsored by Nu Chapter, the Pink Centennial T-
Shirt that will be worn on Friday and the Bling T-Shirt that will be worn on Saturday.
THE PINK PACKAGE - $145.00
This package includes the following: Registration Bag, one ticket to the Centennial Gala, Centennial Souvenir, the
Centennial Souvenir Journal, a ticket to the Greek picnic that is sponsored by Nu Chapter, and the Pink Centennial
T-Shirt that will be worn on Friday.
THE GREEN PACKAGE - $145.00
This package includes the following: Registration Bag, one ticket to the Centennial Gala, Centennial Souvenir, the
Centennial Souvenir Journal, a ticket to the Greek picnic that is sponsored by Nu Chapter, and the Bling T-Shirt
that will be worn on Saturday.
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ADDITIONAL SHIRTS MAY BE PURCHASED FOR $40.00 EACH. I AM ENCLOSING _______ TO PURCHASE
_______ SHIRTS AT $40.00 EACH IN THE FOLLOWING SIZES:
REGISTRATION FORM FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Name_______________________________________
Telephone___________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________
Email_________________________________
I will arrive on
____________________________________________________________________
FAMILY AND FRIENDS PACKAGE - $75.00
(This package is only for Greeks of the Divine Nine, family and friends of Alpha Kappa Alpha)
This selection includes: One ticket to the Centennial Gala
Please mail any Registration completed via US Mail with your check or
money order to:
Nu Chapter, PO Box 751, Institute, WV 25112
Note: You may also complete Registration Online at the Centennial Site by
clicking on this link:
https://give.wvstateu.edu/nuchapter100th
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PICTURES FOR POWER POINT PRESENTATION
A POWER POINT PRESENTATION OF NU CHAPTER
ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE YEARS IS BEING
DEVELOPED BY SORORS ALONDA WYLIE AND DATON
DEAN AND WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE GALA ON
THURSDAY EVENING.
IF YOU HAVE PICTURES THAT YOU WISH TO ADD
PLEASE SEND THEM IMMEDIATELY TO SOROR WYLIE
BE CERTAIN TO INCLUDE IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
FOR THE SLIDES (DATE, EVENT, NAMES, ETC.)
THIS PRESENTATION WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE
GALA ON THURSDAY EVENING.
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DONATIONS TO THE NU CHAPTER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Donations for the Nu Chapter Endowed Scholarship will be accepted at any time. However, in order for
your name to be included in the Centennial Journal, all contributions must be received by August 31, 2022.
Guidelines for the Endowed Scholarship are provided below. If you wish to donate, use the link that is
provided below:
Link: https://give.wvstateu.edu/nuchapter100th
Click on Levels of Giving and the Nu Chapter Scholarship is the last box. You must choose your level
of giving.
The Nu Chapter Endowed Scholarship
The Nu Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship was established on October 2017. The following are
the requirements for eligibility: Applicants must be a female student, classified as a sophomore or junior, have
at least a 2.5 GPA, demonstrate a financial need. Members of Nu Chapter will be given special consideration.
All applicants must submit the application packet to the Nu Chapter Scholarship Committee. The final selection
of the Nu Chapter Scholarship Committee will be forwarded to the WVSU Foundation for funding. Awards will
be based on available funds and can be used toward tuition, fees, board, or books. The following Sorors have
contributed at the Platinum Level with a minimum donation of $1000 to the Nu Chapter Endowed
Scholarship:
Kessel Adkins Patricia Meadows
Helen Griffin Anderson Myrna Badger Geiger
Kim Makle
Shamika Barnes Jamila Price
Rosemarie Cook-Glover Jeannen Michelle Pridgeon
Rena L. Cosby Denise Revels Robinson
Brunetta Gamble Dillard Ann Brothers Smith
John and Martina Garris Pamela Thomas Myers
Barbara Harris Kwabena Tuffour
Robert Harris Sheri Sesay Tuffour
Flodella Mitchell Verizon
Senorma Lucia Mitchell Judith White
Lydia Martin Patricia Wilson
Kim Makle Sandra Wilson
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CENTENNIAL SOUVENIR JOURNAL FORM FOR ADS
for the
Nu Chapter Centennial Journal
Name_______________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Telephone_______________________________Email_______________________________
Please place an ad in the special 2022 Centennial Edition of Nu Chapter of Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority, Inc. The Centennial will be held from October 6-8, 2022 in conjunction
with the 2022 Homecoming of West Virginia State University. Please provide camera ready
copy. Ad information should be printed or typed. Prices are listed below:
Ad size
Cost of Ad
Back Cover
$250.00
Full Page
$125.00
Half Page
$ 75.00
Patron
$ 25.00
Ivy Beyond the
Wall
$ 25.00
Group Pictures
can only be
submitted in full
page ads
Include my ad in the 2022 Nu Chapter Centennial Journal as indicated:
______Full Page _____Half Page ____Patron _____Ivy Beyond the Wall
____ I have enclosed a camera ready copy of the ad
____ My check or money order is enclosed in the amount of $_______. The check is made
payable to Nu Chapter
REMINDERS: DEADLINE FOR ADS: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2022. MAIL
CHECK OR MONEY ORDER AND FORM TO:
NU CHAPTER, PO BOX 751, INSTITUTE, WV 25112.
EMAIL CAMERA READY ADS TO SOROR DATON DEAN AT [email protected]
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CENTENNIAL SOUVENIR JOURNAL FORM FOR PATRONS/IVIES BEYOND THE
WALL
for the
Nu Chapter Centennial Journal
Name__________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________
Telephone_______________________________Email_______________________________
The following are patrons for the 2022 Centennial Celebration. I have enclosed $25.00 per
name submitted:
NAME (Please print the name of each patron legibly). You may
have two lines:
EXAMPLE: Soror Joan Forsythe
Nu Chapter Fall 2019
$25.00 Per Name
$25.00
DEADLINE: AUGUST 31, 2022
CAN ONLY BE SUBMITTED BY US MAIL. MAIL TO NU CHAPTER, PO BOX 751, INSTITUTE, WV 25112
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If you served as Basileus of Nu Chapter or if you know who was Basileus during your time as a
soror of Nu Chapter, please indicate on the chart below.
Basileus and Year Initiated
Name Address and Email
List other sorors who were initiated with you.
Provide the month and year of your initiation.
Please return by August 31, 2022 AND mail to Nu Chapter, PO Box 751, Institute, WV 25112
Submitted by: Soror____________________________________________________________
My mailing address is:
My cell phone number is:
My email address is: