Developed Exclusively for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Incorporated
2013 Undergraduate Roundup
by the
International Protocol Committee
Copyright 2013
 Provides general guidelines of expected conduct for
all sorors
 Preserves and protects our Sorority
 All sorors MUST be familiar with the Soror Code of
Ethics
 Know where to find the Soror Code of Ethics for
reference purposes
The following changes will be in the next printing of
The Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol:
Changes to Order of Rank
 Central Region
 South Central Region
Order of Rank - Chapter Level
 Chapter Basileus
 Supreme Basileus
 Regional Director
Introduction of Dais Guests
“Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to introduce our very special
guests and program participants.”
“Please acknowledge members of the Directorate and Former
Directorate members.”
Introduce in ascending rank order ending with presiding officer:
Supreme Basileus – At International Functions
Regional Director – At Regional Functions
Chapter Basileus – At Chapter Functions
Introduction of Dais – Introducing the Regional Director:
At a Public Event:
Mrs. Chelle Luper Wilson, South Central Regional Director,
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
At a Sorority Event (only Sorors are present):
Soror Chelle Luper Wilson, South Central Regional Director
“Please stand and welcome our South Central Regional Director,
Soror Chelle Luper Wilson”
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We are to stand when the Supreme Basileus and
Former Supreme Basilei enter a room and are
being introduced
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We are to stand when the Regional Director and
Former Regional Directors enter the room at a
Regional, Chapter or Cluster level event
When in business meetings or group sessions and you are
asked to introduce yourself ….
Example:
“Soror Chelsea Swan
Basileus, Sigma Kappa Chapter
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, Texas
“Soror Soror Bria Russell
Eta Epsilon Chapter
Stephen F. Austin University
Nacogdoches, Texas
Non-Greek titles should be spoken and written in
official public documents and settings
• President — Basileus
• Vice President — Anti-Basileus
• Secretary — Grammateus
• Corresponding Secretary — Epistoleus
• Financial Secretary — Pecunious Grammateus
• Treasurer — Tamiouchos
• Greeter or Hostess — Hodegos
• Keeper of the Door — Philacter
 Holding seats at any AKA event, Plenary Session,
Regional Conference, Gala is unacceptable
 Recommended that the Chapter Protocol Chairman
reviews all chapter correspondence, printed programs,
flyers, etc. before submitted to the chapter Basileus
 Do not electronically transmit sorority business and
recordings during closed Sorority events and business
sessions
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Never forward official email messages which
contain confidential Sorority and Chapter Business
Always use discretion when using social media
Facebook, Twitter, Blogs are forums open to the
public
Refer to the 2013 Social Media Policy as a guide
for using electronic media
The following should be shredded or burned for
permanent and proper disposal to avoid improper use
or to prevent use by non members:
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Constitution and Bylaws
Manual of Standard Procedure
Rituals
International, Regional, and Chapter Directories
Paraphernalia
Any Publication of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Incorporated® with private, confidential information
 At the end of dinner, leave the napkin tidily on the place
setting
 When asked to pass the salt, pass both the salt and
pepper
 NEVER start eating before everyone at your table has
their plate
 It is not generally regarded as good dinner table
etiquette to use one's bread for dipping into soups or
mopping up sauces
 Talking with one's mouth full is not only
unpleasant to watch, but could also lead to
choking! Definitely not a good idea!
 Don't stretch across the table crossing other
guests to reach food, wine or condiments. Instead
ask a guest sitting close to pass the item to you
 Honor the current Administration with specialty
items paraphernalia
 Maintain sisterly acts in closed settings and in public
 Be respectful of Diamond and Golden Sorors
 Honor reserved seating signs at all times; do not
remove or move reserved seating signs
 Respect all elected officers of Alpha Kappa Alpha
 Please take one souvenir or gift
 If you did NOT purchase a ticket do not attend the function
 Punctuality is crucial (no grand entrances are required)
 When YOU see a Soror SPEAK to that Soror
 Allow a VSG, Diamond or Golden Soror or physically
challenged Soror to get on a elevator first
Have sorority documents on hand such as:
Constitution and Bylaws
Manual of Standard Procedure
Chapter Bylaws and Standing Rules
“The Official Guide to Alpha Kappa Alpha Protocol”
 Robert’s Rules of Order
The Chapter Basileus or Event Chairman should
communicate attire for all chapter events
Examples:
Founders’ Day
Chapter Meetings
Gala
Community Service Projects
Mandatory White Attire:
 Conservative
 Solid (without embellishment or adornment)
 Seasonal white dress with sleeves or suit with coordinated
white blouse
 Coordinated or seasonal white shoes (special shoes worn
for medical reasons are acceptable attire for rituals)
 White or flesh-toned hosiery
Events for Mandatory White Attire:
 Membership Intake
 Rituals
 Chapter Chartering
 Induction of Honorary Members
 Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony
Installation of Officers - Boule and Chapter:
– Business attire
– Attire requested by Supreme Basileus or Chapter Basileus
Diamond Soror, Golden Soror, or Silver Soror Induction:
– Appropriate for the occasion
– Specified prior to the event and/or on the invitation
Founders’ Day Observance and Rededication Ceremony:
– Follow local custom
– Should be specified on the invitation
Hats
Sleeveless dresses or tops
Slacks
Pants
Pant suits
Draping in sheets
Sandals
Flip-flops
Gym shoes
House shoes/slippers
Business Attire:
 Chapter meetings
 As defined by the Chapter Basileus
 Conference business sessions
Alpha Kappa Alpha Paraphernalia:
 Appropriate informal attire
 Indicates membership in the organization
 Should never be worn by non-member
Pink or Green Business Attire:
 Rush
 Public events
BUSINESS
CLOSED TOE SHOES PREFERRED;
BUSINESS CASUAL
OPEN TOE SHOES OR SANDALS
SANDALS ARE ACCEPTABLE
RITUALS
WHITE OR SEASONAL WHITE
SLING-BACK, SLING-BACK WITH
PEEP TOE, MULES & PEEP TOE
SHOES ARE ACCEPTABLE
HOSIERY
NO HOSIERY
HOSIERY - WHITE OR FLESH TONE
SHORT OR LONG SLEEVES
SLEEVELESS
SHORT OR LONG SLEEVES
SKIRT AT KNEE LENGTH
SKIRT AT KNEE LENGTH
SKIRT AT KNEE LENGTH TO MIDCALF
PANTS SUITS
KHAKIS/POLO SHIRTS,
TROUSERS/SHIRTS,
SKIRTS/BLOUSES,
SLACKS/SWEATERS
WHITE OR SEASONAL WHITE
DRESSES