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Eta Lambda Omega Serves Pasadena
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Health Summit 2010 Deemed An Overwhelming Success!
On Saturday, September 25, 2010, the Pasadena Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. led the way on the 3rd Annual Health Summit held at the Jackie Robinson Center. The event was FREE and focused on the complete person’s health – physical, mental and nutritional. There were over 400 adults and children that braved the heat and came out to the event to take advantage of the FREE testings, screenings, information and speakers. They patiently waited to get their eyes and ears checked, get their fingers pricked and get questions answered. While they waited, they enjoyed the sounds of 92.3 The Beat. The over 100 kids in attendance enjoyed Kid Zone, learned about the importance of fitness, learned how to use the Wii Fitness, had their eyes and ears tested and their mouths checked for early signs of cavities. Because so many diseases impact the Black and Latino communities at alarming rates, this event provided services and education to the community that helps to identify and prevent harmful diseases.
The Speaker Series was kicked off by Dr. Juanita Watts from Kaiser Permanente. She talked about the devastating impact of diseases like cancer, AIDs, heart disease, diabetes, etc. on our community and the importance of taking preventative measures – now! She discussed that these diseases have such a negative impact on our community because of a lack of access to early testing and treatment due to lack of money, knowledge and fear. She told those in attendance that is important to take advantage of events like the Health Summit to get tested, gather information and ask questions. Other topics covered during the Speaker Series were ‘Knowing Your Status’, ‘Life Balance Strategies’, ‘Sickle Cell Disease and You’, a ‘Breast Care Demonstration’, and ‘Long Term Care – Facing a Growing Reality’.
The Pasadena Chapter of AKA along with all of the sponsors and partners are proud that the following occurred during the event:
The feedback from those that attended the event was positive and they were thankful and grateful that the event was brought to them in their community. They were grateful for the information, the Welcome Package, tests/ screenings and raffle prizes. Many waited until the end of the day in hopes of winning the grand prize raffle of a Wii Fit that was donated by the Pasadena Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta.
Because addressing the health issues of our community is of such great importance, the 2010 Health Summit is a collaborative effort of many organizations, businesses and political officials in the community. The sponsors for the event are the Pasadena Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., AIDS Service Center, Gilead Sciences, City of Hope, D’Veal Family and Youth Services, and the City of Pasadena Department of Public Health.
The Speaker Series was kicked off by Dr. Juanita Watts from Kaiser Permanente. She talked about the devastating impact of diseases like cancer, AIDs, heart disease, diabetes, etc. on our community and the importance of taking preventative measures – now! She discussed that these diseases have such a negative impact on our community because of a lack of access to early testing and treatment due to lack of money, knowledge and fear. She told those in attendance that is important to take advantage of events like the Health Summit to get tested, gather information and ask questions. Other topics covered during the Speaker Series were ‘Knowing Your Status’, ‘Life Balance Strategies’, ‘Sickle Cell Disease and You’, a ‘Breast Care Demonstration’, and ‘Long Term Care – Facing a Growing Reality’.
The Pasadena Chapter of AKA along with all of the sponsors and partners are proud that the following occurred during the event:
- 30 Flu Shots
- 33 HIV Tests – all were negative, but there is a concern that those with a risky lifestyle are not taking the test
- 41 Hearing Tests
- 58 Eye Exams
- 92 Glucose (Diabetes) Screenings – those with high glucose were referred to their physicians; 1 person w/o insurance was referred to CHAP
- 15 Blood Pressure Checks,
- 30 Posture Analysis Checks
- 30 Body Fat Checks – 30 taken/ 30 were high; potential health impact of this problem is thyroid issues, health risks to all organs, high blood pressure, diabetes and joint issues
- 4 people signed up to be Bone Marrow Donors for Sickle Cell Anemia
- 3 people signed up to donate blood at a later date at City of Hope
The feedback from those that attended the event was positive and they were thankful and grateful that the event was brought to them in their community. They were grateful for the information, the Welcome Package, tests/ screenings and raffle prizes. Many waited until the end of the day in hopes of winning the grand prize raffle of a Wii Fit that was donated by the Pasadena Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta.
Because addressing the health issues of our community is of such great importance, the 2010 Health Summit is a collaborative effort of many organizations, businesses and political officials in the community. The sponsors for the event are the Pasadena Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., AIDS Service Center, Gilead Sciences, City of Hope, D’Veal Family and Youth Services, and the City of Pasadena Department of Public Health.
Eta Lambda Omega Helps Keep Homeless Residents Warm
Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Eta Lambda Omega Chapter (ELO) has started off the New Year by helping some of our coldest community members keep warm this winter. The local sorority chapter held its annual coat drive marking the kick-off of to a year of service oriented programming for the Altadena/Pasadena area. The coats and blankets were given directly to those in need at Union Station Homeless Services Center.
The event was organized by Union Station Committee Chair Ericka M. Smith and Co-Chair Pam Hughes. The annual coat drive is one of three donation drives ELO sponsors to help support Union Station. ELO also holds a blanket drive each February and a complete lunch is provided for more than 100 residents each November. Throughout the year ELO also sponsors many events and programs throughout the local area including a scholarship workshop, scholarship awards to graduating seniors, elementary science and literacy programs in addition to raising money for cancer and HIV/AIDS services and research. ELO is also a strong supporter of local businesses.
The event was organized by Union Station Committee Chair Ericka M. Smith and Co-Chair Pam Hughes. The annual coat drive is one of three donation drives ELO sponsors to help support Union Station. ELO also holds a blanket drive each February and a complete lunch is provided for more than 100 residents each November. Throughout the year ELO also sponsors many events and programs throughout the local area including a scholarship workshop, scholarship awards to graduating seniors, elementary science and literacy programs in addition to raising money for cancer and HIV/AIDS services and research. ELO is also a strong supporter of local businesses.
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Annual Fashionetta Scholarship Luncheon |
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. On
Saturday, October 30, the ladies of the Pasadena Chapter (Eta Lambda Omega) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the men of the Pasadena Chapter (Eta Pi Lambda) of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. came together to celebrate their 50th Anniversary. Both chapters were chartered in Pasadena, CA in 1960. Both organizations have spent the last 50 years making a difference in the Pasadena/ San Gabriel Valley communities that they have had the honor to serve. In order to celebrate 50 years of achievement, they threw a PARTAY! The Mardi Gras Gala was a rockin’ event where all that attended had fun and shared in the celebratory mood of the evening. There was a brief program where both chapters highlighted some of their history that consists of service and scholarship activities in the community, were recognized by Senator Adam Schiff and Councilmember Jacque Robinson for their service, and offered messages of congratulations from other sororities and fraternities. The ladies of Eta Lambda Omega honored their Sister Regenia Moses with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her service to the chapter over the last 50 years since she helped to charter the chapter in 1960. The men of Eta Pi Lambda honored their Brother Louis Harris with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his commendable service to their chapter. After all of the formalities were over, it was time to Partay! The ladies did an elegant stroll around the dance floor. The men then entertained the crowd by doing a brief step show. Everyone then packed the floor doing the Cupid Shuffle. The beats provided by the Deejay, Mr. Quick, of Q20 Productions kept the dance floor packed all night. He truly lived up to his reputation of providing a diverse style of music that people of all ages could enjoy. The celebration was truly a night to remember for all that attended. Congratulations to Eta Lambda Omega and Eta Pi Lambda for your past successes during your first 50 years. We look forward to you making an even bigger difference over the next 50 years! |