Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Eta Upsilon Omega Chapter is set to celebrate a huge milestone with our upcoming 38th Annual “Hats Off To Mom” Scholarship Program. With the theme “Excellence and Elegance in the Emerald City,” the program also serves as the public celebration of the 60th anniversary of our chartering in Saginaw, a legacy rooted in sisterhood and service.
“With over ninety members strong, Eta Upsilon Omega Chapter has been an impactful influence in Saginaw since our inception and chartering at the Bancroft Hotel on February 10, 1962,” says Kimberly Horne, President of Eta Upsilon Omega Chapter. “We strive to be a continuous source of dedication to our community through volunteering by helping those in need, positioning youth for success through scholarships, mentoring and education, political involvement, promoting women’s health and nutrition and providing financial literacy. We are also a source of professional and leadership development for our members.”
On May 7 at 11:00 a.m., it will be that dedication to the Saginaw community that takes center stage with this year’s “Hats Off To Mom” celebration. Set to be held virtually as part of Eta Upsilon Omega’s ongoing precautions amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, the chapter has a lot in store for participants. Mrs. Carrie J. Clark, Great Lakes Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, will deliver this year’s keynote address. Other highlights will include an interactive hat show and vendor showcase, musical performances, and the awarding of college scholarships to Saginaw-area high school students.
The chapter is also set to present the “Mother Of The Year” Community Leader award to First Lady Shirley J. Camel of New Birth Missionary Baptist Cathedral. Eta Upsilon Omega will also celebrate one of our own, with Mrs. Angelique Miller-Burrell receiving the prestigious “Soror of The Year” award. Finally, participants will be dazzled by the kickoff of a designer purse raffle, featuring the chance to win hot-ticket purses from African American purse designers including Teflar, Tori Soudan and Tote & Carry as well as Louis Vuitton, and others. All proceeds from the raffle and ticket sales will benefit the chapter’s continuous efforts to give back to the community through local scholarships and community service projects.
In all, this program is set to be another jewel in Eta Upsilon Omega’s crown of sisterhood, scholarship, and service.
“Our history illustrates we are women who lead as we were the first African American Greek Letter organization established in Saginaw, Michigan, following the unprecedented path pioneered by our illustrious national founders in 1908,” Horne continues. “We proudly stand on the shoulders of our charter members, many of whom were the first women of color to attain positions in their professions in the city of Saginaw. Our commitment to improving the lives of others is demonstrated as Eta Upsilon Omega has significantly impacted the Saginaw Community, contributing over $200,000 in scholarships and community service programs. Our endeavor is to continue this legacy in 2022 and beyond. I am appreciative of having the privilege to serve as the President of this outstanding, thriving sisterhood with leaders who make a difference in the community to provide service to all mankind.”
Tickets are $60. Attendees can purchase tickets on the “events” page of the chapter website, www.akahyo1908.wildapricot.org.
