Gamma Theta Omega Chapter
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Local Programs

Objectives: Identify issues relating to social injustice, political empowerment and economic development that affects the quality of life for various constituents.
Mobilize chapter members for political action.
Promote political awareness and involvement within the chapter and the community.
Raise the voices of the African American Community through participation with designated boards, commissions, councils, etc.
Support the International Connection and organize chapter action for greatest impact.
Activities: AKA Day at the Capital, Voter Registration Drives, Attend City Council, County Commission, School Board Meetings
AKA Connection

Miss Teenage Tampa
(Scholarship Program )
Objectives: Beyond the pageant's allure, its core objective is to support the postsecondary success of high school girls in Hillsborough County by providing scholarships. Over the years, the program has awarded significant scholarships to contestants, empowering them to pursue their college ambitions and achieve their educational goals.
Activites:
Contestants will engage in a variety of enriching activities designed to enhance their personal, academic, and community development, including:
Cultural Enrichment Workshops: Sessions that foster personal growth and cultural awareness.
Field Trips: Educational outings to broaden contestants' horizons and provide real-world learning experiences.
Community Events: Opportunities to participate in local initiatives and give back to the community.
Essay Writing: Guided activities to refine writing skills.
Personal Interviews: Interview sessions to build confidence and prepare for future opportunities.
Pageant Practice: Rehearsals and coaching to build stage presence, poise, and self-confidence.
These activities collectively contribute to the holistic development of the contestants, preparing them for success both within and beyond the pageant.

AKA Youth Group
(Emerging Young Leaders)
Objectives: Impact the lives of girls in grades 6th through 8th through innovative programs by providing leadership skills development, civic engagement, enhanced academic preparation and character building.
Activites: Ivy AKAdemy Celebration Lock-In, MLK Parade, Provide Community Service (MLK Day of Service and others), Retreat, Self Esteem and Other Empowerment Workshops

AKA Youth Group
(Precious Pearls)
Objectives: Create an environment of learning that enriches the lives of girls in grades 9 – 12 through enrichment programs focused on educational, cultural, philanthropic and social principles, while stimulating spiritual growth and a vital understanding of basic economics. Our success will produce a strong-minded leader with the ability to stand strong in today’s demanding environment.
Activities: College Tours, Ivy AKAdemy Celebration, Community Service Projects, MLK Parade, Young Women's Leadership Symposium, and Economic, Etiquette and Personal Growth Workshops.
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Criteria: High school female who possess a minimum of a 2.5 unweighted GPA, good character supported by two letters of recommendation, and college bound.
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Application Deadline: Applications have closed​

Objectives: Develop, implement and monitor community service activities that adhere to the national platform. Establish collaborative partnerships and render various community service projects by encouraging the public participation in several community service endeavors.
Activities: MLK Parade, MLK Day of Service (Blood Drive, Voter Registration & Bone Marrow Drive), Ivy AKAdemy Celebration (Book Drive & School Supplies), SARC Service Projects, National Arbor Day Initiative, Mothers Day (Partnered with ReachUP Outreach), Emergency Preparedness, Recycle Phone Drive, Homeownership & Estate Planning Workshop, Seniors Holiday Dinner, Angel Tree Project (Donations to children with incarcerated parents).
Community Service

Educational Advancement Fund (EAF)
Objectives:
Educate Gamma Theta Omega Membership on the importance of supporting EAF
Fund, Gamma Theta Omega's newly established EAF Chapter Endowment.
Enthusiastically support the South Atlantic Region EAF fundraising initiative.
Lead the execution of "Securing Our Future" online College Scholarship Fundrasier.
Draft a proposed Plan of Action to ensure continued support of current Gamma Theta Omega's already established Individual Soror EAF Endowment.
Activities: AKA Day at the Capital, Voter Registration Drives, Attend City Council, County Commission, School Board Meetings

Objectives:
Keep abreast of health and wellness issues affecting the African American community.
Provide information on available health care resources.
Encourage members to improve their quality of life and to promote healthy lifestyles.
Activities: Promote asthma awareness, Annual Men's Health Forum, Host healthy cooking demonstrations, Host a family health day, Participate in diabetes and breast cancer walks, Provide health tips in the chapter's monthly newsletter and/or at sorority meetings.
Health

Ivy AKAdemy
Objectives:
Plan a comprehensive center for all educational and human resource development activities for most of the community service programs.
Activities: Plan and implement an annual Ivy AKAdemy Celebration

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