At its December meeting, the Beta Chi Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Inc. was recognized by the City of Roanoke on its 80th Anniversary. A proclamation received from Mayor Sherman Lea, included a “You Are A Star in the Star City” keepsake.
Beta Chi Omega was chartered in Roanoke on December 3, 1938 with Eunice Poindexter serving as its first president. Councilwoman Anita Price and Beta Chi Omega member, Cleo Kitt presented the Proclamation and Star to outgoing president, Pamela Edwards who accepted on behalf of the chapter.
During the meeting members also presented a variety of tributes to the retiring president and new officers for 2019 were installed.
The 2019 Beta Chi Omega officers are: President, Sheyonn Baker; Vice-President, Adriane Tasco; Recording Secretary, Lenora Dowe Haley; Corresponding Secretary, Janis Wade; Treasurer, Angela Penn; Official Hostess and Sisterly Concern, Carla Shepherd; Sergeant-at-Arms, Carolyn Glover; Reporter,Tameka Welch and Graduate Advisors: Pam Edwards, Cleo Kitt and Carla Shepherd.
