History of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's roots stretch back to January 1908 when nine young women carried out their vision to form an organization which would serve the purpose of creating a bond between college-trained women who shared their vision while rendering service that would make a lasting impact in communities throughout the nation.  Thus, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was established on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC, making it the first Black Greek sorority.  The initial founders of the sorority were Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, Marjorie Hill, Lucy D. Slowe, Lillie Burke, Beulah Burke, Anna E. Brown, Marie Woolfolk Taylor, Margaret Flagg Holmes and Lavinia Norman.  Later that same year, seven additional ladies were united with the organization.  They were Norma Boyd, Ethel Mowbray, Alice Murray, Sarah M. Nutter, Joanne B. Shields, Carrie E. Snowden and Harriett J. Terry.  These sixteen ladies have the distinction of being recognized as the Founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.  In 1913, led by Nellie Quander, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority became incorporated as a perpetual body.  The unifying theme of the sorority is "Service to all Mankind".  Presently, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated has over 185,000 members and continues to be a leading organization in service throughout local communities, regions, the nation and the world.

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History of Pi Lambda Omega Chapter

The process of forming Pi Lambda Omega Chapter began in January 1986 when five sorority members met to express their desires for the creation of a chapter in the eastern section of Jefferson County, Kentucky.  These members made the necessary contacts and requests to then Regional Director, Mabel Cason, and began developing a plan for creating the chapter.  Joined by twelve other interested sorority members who shared the same desires, the ladies formed the Alpha Jewels interest group to officially initiate the process of becoming a chapter.  The Alpha Jewels developed a growth plan and worked diligently on community service projects and fundraisers to develop the group as a thriving branch of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.  Upon approval of the growth plan by the National Office, the chapter was chartered on June 28, 1986 as Pi Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.  The charter members of Pi Lambda Omega Chapter are Janis Brown-Thompson, Gloria Irvin, Danna Jones-Wilson, Margaret Williams, Janice Hodge, Henri Etta Gray, Marcia Smith, Margery DuVall, Cassandra Hall, Stephanie Mudd, Margaret Dunbar, Valerie Jackson, Dorothy Ray, Carla Fulton, Beverly Gaines, Beverly Johnson and Portia Wade.
 

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