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Ivy Gazette Nu Epsilon Omega
February is American Heart Month
Soror Spotlight Soror Stacy Johnson was promoted to Vice President of
Renasant Bank in February 2010. Previously, Soror Stacy served as Employment Representative for nine years. She is a
graduate of the Barrett School of Banking, Itawamba Community College and she holds a Bachelor of Science in
Banking Finance from The University of Mississippi. In addition to her active membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha,
she is also a member of the Society for Human Resources. She serves as the Workforce Readiness Director for the North Mississippi HR Association-Tupelo Chapter #196. Renasant Bank has locations throughout Mississippi, Alabama, and
Tennessee.
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Seven. Though small in sum the number seven is very important when it comes to heart health. According to the American Heart Association, there are 7 basic steps to a
healthy life style and healthier heart; these seven steps are known as Life’s Simple 7. Life’s Simple 7 challenges all Americans to do the following: Get Active, Eat Better,
Lose Weight, Stop Smoking, Check Cholesterol, Manage Blood Pressure, Reduce Blood Sugar.
The Facts
• 70% of Americans report being told to make lifestyle changes by a doctor or other
healthcare professional.
• One third report being told each to exercise more (35%) and that they are overweight
(33%).
• One in five adults report currently being a smoker (19%).
• Fewer than two in ten American adults (15%) achieve AHA’s recommended levels of
moderate aerobic exercise, which is 150+ total minutes per week.
• For more than four of ten adults, eating 9 servings of fruits and veggies (44%) or
eating fish at least 2 times per week (45%) is a rare activity.
My Life Check is a free service offered through the American Heart Association that allows individuals to see how they are managing their own Life’s Simple. In just a few
minutes an assessment will be made then it gives them tips on how to improve bad habits for a heart healthy life. To enroll in the My Life Check community and get your
free assessment please visit, http://mylifecheck.heart.org/ .
Since 1963, February has been proclaimed as American Heart Month. Nu Epsilon
Omega participated in Go Red Day on February 5, 2010.
News Bits
Soror Valerie Jackson and her family welcomed
Savannah Chloe Madison into the family on January
21, 2010. The beautiful, third generation legacy
weighed 8lbs 10 oz. Both Savannah and mom are
doing well.
Upcoming Events Sorors will donate items for victims of the Haiti
Earthquake and the American Red Cross.
Founders’ Day
Celebration will be held on Sunday, February 28,
2010. The celebration will begin in worship at
Southside Missionary Baptist Church at 10:00
and continue with a program and reception in the Cochran Ballroom on
the campus of MUW.
Nu Epsilon Omega will host a Pancake Breakfast at Applebees on Saturday,
March 27, 2010 from 8:00-10:00. All Sorors are asked to sell 10, $5 tickets.
“Sweet is the voice of a sister in the season of
sorrow.” -- Benjamin Disraeli
Heart Healthy Recipe
Grilled pineapple and fresh mint and strawberries combine with tangy lemon and a bit of hot pepper flakes to make an
interesting salsa for grilled chicken.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon canola or corn oil
Salsa
2 slices fresh pineapple, each 1/2 inch thick, patted dry
1 cup whole strawberries (about 5 ounces), diced
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1 to 2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 medium lemon
Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each), all visible fat discarded
2 teaspoons salt-free steak seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preheat the grill on medium high. Brush a grill pan or grill rack with the oil. Heat the grill pan or rack on the grill for about 2
minutes, or until hot. Grill the pineapple for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly, about 2
minutes, before chopping.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the remaining salsa ingredients except the lemon. Grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest,
reserving the lemon. Stir the zest and chopped pineapple into the strawberry mixture. Set aside.
Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the seasoning blend and salt. Grill for 5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in
the center. Transfer to plates. Squeeze the reserved lemon over the chicken. Serve with the salsa on the side.
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Little Know Black History Facts
Cathay Williams was the first
and only known female Buffalo Soldier. She was born into slavery and worked for the
Union army during the Civil War. She posed as a man and enlisted as Williams Cathay in the 38th infantry in 1866. She was given a medical discharge
in 1868.
Judy W. Reed was the first African-American woman to receive a patent in 1884 for a
hand-operated machine used to knead and roll dough.
*Maya Angelou's
autobiographical, "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings" is the first non-fiction work by an African-American woman to
make the best-seller list.
*Diahann Carroll was the first African-American woman to
have her own television series, "Julia" in 1968. It was a
controversial, yet Nielsen top ten rated show about a single working mother raising her
child .
*Vonetta Flowers became the first woman to win a Gold
Medal at the Winter Olympics, in 2002 for bobsledding.
*Suzanne de Passe was the
first African-American woman to be nominated for
an Academy Award for screen writing.
*Yvone Brathwaite Burke was
the first woman to chair the Democratic National
Committee.
First Lady Michelle Obama was invited to become an honorary
member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in July 2008; she has not been initiated.
*Member of Alpha Kappa
Alpha
On December 19, 2009 Nu Epsilon Omega held its
December Meeting and Christmas
Party at the beautiful home of Soror Kathy Scott. Special Thanks to Soror Kathy for hosting the event
and Soror Marjorie for assisting with
the cooking.
Ivy Gazette Nu Epsilon Omega
If you would like to submit any articles to the next issue of the Ivy Gazette, please email Soror Serena at, serena.mccovery@gmail.com
Across the Sorority The 2010 Boulè will be in St. Louis, Missouri, July 9-16. Registration for Boulè is available on the nation website, www.aka1908.com. The Graduate regestration fee is $450 until April 15 and $550 between April 16 and May 15. The Post Boulè tour will be held in New Zealand and Australia, July 17-26, 2010. Across the globe, Sorors have responded to the the disaster in Haiti. Sorors have raised more than $50,000 for Hatian relief ($4,294.55 from the South Eastern Region). Alpha Kappa Alpha has partner with CARE and the UN World Food Program. The donations collected will be used to provide medical staff and food in Haiti. Alpha Kappa Alpha recently won the case of the Joy Elaine Daley, et al. v. Alpha Kappa Alpha. In an email to the sorority, National President Barbara McKinzie, “urge the membership to view this legal action --and its outcome - as a wakeup call. Let's use this victorious occasion to revisit our sacred vows and recommit ourselves to the sanctity of Alpha Kappa Alpha and the strength of the sisterhood.”
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The HEART of our Future! Pink Roses, Pink Diamonds, Pink Angels
Winter Birthdays Valerie Engret Bertha Kiane Denis Einna
Gennette Velma
News Bits
All Sorors are asked to donate $5.00 at the next meeting to assist with the Chapter Birthday
Celebration.
Local Entrepreneur, Ms. Helen of Helen’s
Kitchen will be the guest speaker at the February Meeting. She has a new cookbook and website
at, http://www.helenskitche
nonline.com/ .
Forever Like A Rose
Alpha Kappa Alpha forever like a rose,
Plant a seed of sisterhood, and patiently
watch it grow It is rooted in friendship,
trust, and honesty It's nurtured by love, respect, and loyalty
A symbol of emotion, the endurance and beauty
fair Like this passionate and
lovely flower AKA is a treasure rare...
Lets keep all of our sisters lifted up in
prayer.
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