What does AKA Boule mean?

Governing body
Boule: Governing body; meets biennially. Directorate: Board of Directors. Ivy Beyond the Wall: Deceased member. Officers.

Why do AKA say skee wee?

Oh, and if you don’t know, “Skee-Wee” is the sound that other AKA’s make to greet each other or just let other people know that we are in the house. It’s really high-pitched and has been known to break glass. And talk about having fun!

What does it mean to be an Alpha Kappa Alpha woman?

Alpha Kappa Alpha seeks women who will promote, uphold, and extend its policies and programs. In return, the Sorority is a conduit through which individuals can grow and develop, personally and professionally, while simultaneously providing “Service to All Mankind.”

How often is boule?

How often is aka Boule? After the 41st Boulé, Boulé meetings were held every two years.

What is a skee wee?

History. All NPHC Greek organizations have a calling. These callings are done after strolls, hymns, and chants. Every organization has a different calling for an example AKA calling is “Skee-Wee”, Deltas calling is “OO-OOP”, SGRho calling is “EE-YIP” and many different more.

What does the pinky mean for AKA?

Another FIRST! For decades, the pinky hand gesture has been a part of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s unofficial history. 5,153,550 for the pinky hand gesture. It is believed to be the only hand sign granted as a registered trademark for a sorority.

How many members does the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority have?

The Alpha Kappa Alpha family of 290,000 members from all over the world continuously contribute to our multidimensional success as we embrace new milestones in service to humankind.

Who was the first president of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Lucy Diggs Slowe became the first elected President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at Howard University. Also that year. . . January 15, 1908 becomes the official date of the founding of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

When is global impact day at Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Calendar of Events 1 AKA Virtual Career, HBCU Graduate School and Vendor Fair November 13, 2020 View More 2 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference March 25, 2021 – March 28, 2021 View More 3 South Eastern Regional Conference April 8, 2021 – April 11, 2021 View More 4 AKA Global Impact Day Observance April 9, 2021 View More

Why was Miss Quander important to Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Miss Quander believed that Alpha Kappa Alpha could and should be a continuing factor in the lives of its members. She believed that the influence of a sorority should not be limited to college days but should continue through the adult life of the members.