• The Small Chapter With a Big Heart!

      Welcome to Tau Xi Omega

    • Presidents Message

      Erika Henley

      President, Tau Xi Omega

      Dear Sorors, Family and Friends,
      Welcome to the official website of Tau Xi Omega of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc in Hamden, CT
      We're a small chapter with a big heart and have proudly served our community for over 20 years. We work tirelessly to uphold the strong legacy of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated by committing ourselves to our community and striving to affect the lives we touch.

      Please take the time to view our website and learn more about us, our organization and our mission.

    • Sorority History

      Founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC in 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-trained women. To trace its history is to tell a story of changing patterns of human relations in America in the 20th century.

      The small group of women who organized the Sorority was conscious of a privileged position as college-trained women of color, just one generation removed from slavery. They were resolute that their college experiences should be as meaningful and productive as possible. Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded to apply that determination.
       

      As the Sorority grew, it kept in balance two important themes: the importance of the individual and the strength of an organization of women of ability and courage. As the world became more complex, there was a need for associations which cut across racial, geographical, political, physical and social barriers.

      Alpha Kappa Alpha’s influence extends beyond campus quads and student interest. It has a legacy of service that deepens, rather than ends, with college graduation. The goals of its program activities center on significant issues in families, communities, government halls and world assembly chambers. Its efforts constitute a priceless part of the global experience in the 21st century.

    • Chapter History

      Tau Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was chartered on December 12, 1992 in Hamden, Connecticut under the leadership of Former North Atlantic Regional Director Erma W. Barron. Realizing there was a need for leadership, service, fortitude and sisterhood in the greater Hamden, Connecticut area the chartering members of Tau Xi Omega worked tirelessly to bring the presence of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to the area.

       

      Despite many challenges faced, the small but dedicated chapter of Tau Xi Omega has worked hard to uphold the values of Alpha Kappa Alpha by making an impact in the community and becoming a positive influence for all.

      Tau Xi Omega has sponsored Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, Little League Baseball and Soap Box Derby Racing to show support for the community’s youth. The chapter has participated in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Orientation Program, the adoption of The Connecticut Afro American Historical Society (CAAHS), Habitat for Humanity, numerous food drives and has collaborated with the Christian Community Action Agency.

      Charter Members

      Dora Lee Brown

      Patricia Floyd Jenkins
      Donna Gatling
      Elaine C. Henley
      Carol D. Johnson
      Eva Johnson
      Carol Strong-Robinson
      Jacqueline Randolph
      Vera Toney
      Paula Venable
      Gladys K. Whitney
      Lisa Whitney
      Patricia Whitney
      Dawn Kountz

      Tracey Mayes
      Eleanor Echols
      Linda Baldwin
      Patricia Nixon
      Bettye Swindell
      Carol Cox
      Renetta W. Hill

      Shelley Joyner
      Tanya Poole
      Dianna O’ Brien
      Valarie Powell
      Angela Robinson
      Gail Spence

       

      Current/Past Presidents

      Dora Brown 1992-1994

      Carol Johnson 1995-1998
      Lisa Whitney 1999-2002

      Tracie Grimsley 2003-2004
      Elaine Henley 2005-2008
      Tracie Grimsley 2009
      Elaine Henley 2010-2011
      Deborah Miles 2011-2014

      Carol Johnson 2014-2016

      Erika Henley 2016-Present

       

    • Calendar of Events

      2018-19

      May 2019

      May 2 Chapter Meeting

      May 11 "Sisters" Play, NYC

       

      April 2019

      Apr 3 North Atlantic Regional Conference Atlantic City, NJ

      Apr 16 Chapter Meeting

      Apr 26 Financial Workshop

       

      March 2019

      Mar 7 Chapter Meeting

      Mar 21 AKA Day at the Capital

      Mar 23 Casino Day Trip

      Mar 29 Clay Date

       

      February 2019

      Feb 1 TXO PInk Goes Red

      Feb 7 Chapter Meeting

       

      January 2019

      Jan 3 Chapter Meeting

      Jan 5 Leadership Conference Atlantic City, NJ

      Jan 15 111th Founder's Day

      Jan 21 MLK Day

       

      December 2018

      Dec 6 Chapter Meeting

      Dec 16 TXO Christmas Celebration

       

      November 2018

      Nov 1 Chapter Meeting

      Nov 16 AKA Caregivers' Day Observance

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

      October 2018

      Oct 4 Chapter Meeting

      Oct 6 Cluster V

       

      September 2018

      Sep 6 Chapter Meeting

      Sep 17 HBCU Impact Day

       

      August 2018

      Aug 12 TXO White Party

       

      July 2018

      Jul 6 68th Boule - Houston, TX

       

      June 2018

      Jun 7 Chapter Meeting

       

      May 2018

      May 3 Chapter Meeting

      May 17 ASCEND

       

      April 2018

      Apr 5 Chapter Meeting

      Apr 6 TXO Mohegan Sun Fundraiser

      Apr 19 ASCEND

       

    • Programs

      Supreme in Service

      Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is dedicated to implementing programs of service that enhance the social, economic, and educational well-being of the local, national and international communities. Programs remain the heart of AKA.

       

      The size and scope of services provided to our communities have grown and significantly improve the quality of life for all who reside within our service areas.

       

      The program theme for 2018-2022 is Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service. The International Program includes five program targets that are designed to advance the mission of Alpha Kappa Alpha with excellence and underscore our commitment to sustainable service.

      The five program targets for 2018-2022 are:

       

      Target 1: HBCU for Life: A Call to Action

      Target 2: Women’s Healthcare and Wellness

      Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy

      Target 4: The Arts!

      Target 5: Global Impact

    • Links

      National Headquarters -  www.aka1908.com

       

      North Atlantic Regional Conference -www.akanorthatlantic.org


       

    • Members

      Officers

      Erika Henley, President
      Tracey Ware, Vice President
      Tanya Hughes, Secretary
      Renetta Hill, Assistant Secretary
      Brenda Washington, Corresponding Secretary
      Maureen Harry, Treasurer
      Valerie Park, Financial Secretary
      Deborah Watts Miles, Parliamentarian
      Claudette Beamon, Ivy Leaf Reporter
      Sylvia Haughton, Sargent at Arms
      Eleanor Echols, Hostess

      General Members

      Stephanie Barnes

      Claudette Beamon
      Jayne Bonner

      Dora L. Brown
      Makia Burgess

      Linda Chatman
      Christina Dickerson-Cousin

      Eleanor Echols

      Cheryl Gatling-Galloway
      Linda Gatling

      Gyna M. Gant

      Maureen Harry

      Sylvia Haugton

      Elaine Henley

      Erika Henley
      Crystal Herron

      Renetta Hill

      Elizabeth Hilton

      Chelsea Little Hughes

      Tanya Hughes

      General Members

      Carol Johnson

      Shelly Joyner

      Dawn Kountz

      Carlotta Mayo
      Jacquelyn Mayo

      Sharon Jones-McCann

      Deborah Miles

      Cynthia Mitchell
      Valerie Parks

      Cindy Porter
      Jacqueline Randolph

      Marquita Taylor

      Donna Ward

      Tracey L. Ware

      Brenda Washington

      Charlene White

      Patricia Whitney

      Kathi Williams

      Tiara Willie

      Kathy Wright
       

    • Contact Us

      Tau Xi Omega
      P.O. Box 6184
      Hamden, CT 06517
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