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Mission:
The purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Xi Theta Omega Chapter, is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college-educated women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of service to all mankind.
Vision:
Xi Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is the premier sisterhood of college-educated women working together to serve the citizens of Arlington, Texas, and the surrounding communities.
The purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Xi Theta Omega Chapter, is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college-educated women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of service to all mankind.
Vision:
Xi Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is the premier sisterhood of college-educated women working together to serve the citizens of Arlington, Texas, and the surrounding communities.
Barbara Odom-Wesley moved to Arlington, TX from San Antonio, TX in August 1980. In San Antonio, she was active in the Alpha Tau Omega Chapter and had enjoyed being a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha since 1967 when she was initiated in Delta Rho Chapter.
She planned to affiliate with a graduate chapter upon her arrival in Arlington; however, there was not a graduate chapter in Arlington. There were, however, graduate chapters in Dallas (Alpha Xi Omega) and Fort Worth (Beta Mu Omega) that she visited. She kept meeting inactive sorority sisters in Arlington which provoked her to ask, “Why isn’t there a chapter in Arlington?
Barbara Odom-Wesley began compiling a list of sorority sisters as she met them. She then decided to lead the effort to charter a chapter for Arlington. She talked to sorority sisters and gained support for the idea. The first official meeting for Xi Theta Omega was held at the home of Barbara Odom-Wesley in June 1981. There were six sorority sisters in attendance: Barbara Odom-Wesley (formerly James), Gail Sutton-Davis, Ruth Wallace, Janice Spear, Mathia Clay, and Lareatha Clay.
The next step was to contact the Corporate Office for guidance in forming a chapter. These ladies received materials and planned regular meetings to accomplish the tasks set forth. They were ready to meet with the Regional Director, Dorothy Johnson of Shreveport, Louisiana, in October, 1981.
The coming months were busy with educational activities. Since everyone was inactive, the next plan was to bring their AKA knowledge up to date. They developed short and long range plans to implement the National Programs and meet community needs.
The first fund-raiser for Xi Theta Omega was selling World Famous Chocolate Candy Bars. The first service project was Arlington’s first Black History observance. They held a program at the Arlington Community Center in February 1982. They played Black History Bingo, which was developed by the sorority sisters. They also checked out movies from the library and showed them and engaged the audience in discussion questions.
On May 14, 1982, Xi Theta Omega was chartered with twenty active sorority sisters. Sorority sisters from Beta Mu Omega and Alpha Xi Omega were in attendance. What a glorious day! A dream became reality and Xi Theta Omega was born.
The officers who were installed by the Regional Director following the chartering were:
| President | Barbara Odom-Wesley |
| Vice President | Gail Sutton-Davis |
| Secretary | Laura Maddox |
| Treasurer | Ruth Wallace |
| Reporter/Historian | Janice Spear |
| Corresponding Secretary | Alverta Dixon |
Charter members included: Sandra Christian Bibb, Jeannine C. Brown, Lareatha Honette Clay, Mathia Lanell Clay,Carolyn Kaye, Kelly Clemons, Gloria Jean Legrande, Trudy Sanders, Elfrida Smith, Linda P. Dennis, Freya Bacote Grimes, Bonita Haynes Holloway, Iris Elaine Thompson, Regina Turner
CHAPTER OFFICERS
2019 - 2020
Dr. Sylonda Burns PRESIDENT 
Atty. Theresa Austin RECORDING SECRETARY 
Cherry Elder PARLIAMENTARIAN 
Kendra Hall Banks REPORTER TO IVY LEAF 
Kimberly Carpenter MEMBER-AT-LARGE 
Ellen McCall Bartley*^ CORRESPONDING SECY. 2019 |
Tiffany Egan 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 
Felicia Miller CORRESPONDING SECY. 
Gina Brown Colbert HOSTESS 
Natalie Freeman GRADUATE ADVISOR 
Linda Tezeno* MEMBER-AT-LARGE |
Dr. Myla English 2ND VICE PRESIDENT 
Gwen Newsome FINANCIAL SECRETARY 
Adrienne Hunter** SARGENT AT ARMS 
Atty. Maleshia McGinnis* HISTORIAN 
Tanya McCrorey MEMBER-AT-LARGE |
Christina Satcher SECRETARY 
Nicole Collins TREASURER 
Tina Green CHAPLAIN 
Carisma Ramsey Fields MEMBER-AT-LARGE 
Alfreda Davis MEMBER-AT-LARGE |
**Immediate Past President
*Past President
^Deceased
*Past President
^Deceased
Dr. Barbara Odom-Wesley
Charter President 1982-1983 
Jean Henson
6th President 1991-1992 
Ellen McCall-Bartley
11th President 2001-2002 
Linda Tezeno
16th President 2011-2012 |
Gail Sutton-Davis
2nd President 1984 
Jackie Henson
7th President 1993-1994 
Stephanie Craig-Phillips
12th President 2003-2004 
Lisa Thompson
17th President 2013-2014 |
Laura Durio Maddox
3rd President 1985-1986 
Joyce Davis
8th President 1995-1996 
Alverta S. Dixon
13th President 2005-2006 
Bonita Holloway
18th President 2015-2016 |
Sandra G. Scott
4th President 1987-1988 
Mary Hollis
9th President 1997-1998 
Tamika W. Tutt
14th President 2007-2008 
Adrienne Hunter
19th President 2017-2018 |
Alverita Williams
5th President 1989-1990 
Beverly Greene
10th President 1999-2000 
Maleshia McGinnis
15th President 2009-2010 |
Xi Theta Omega
Committee Chairman
INTERNATIONAL APPOINTMENTS
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Atty. Theresa Austin
South Central Representative International Graduate Advisory Committee |
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Dr. Sylonda Burns
South Central Representative International HBCU Task Force Committee |
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Bonita Holloway
South Central Representative International Investment Committee |
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Carisma Ramsey Fields
Chairman International Communications Committee |
SOUTH CENTRAL REGION APPOINTMENTS
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Maleshia McGinnis
South Central Region |
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Linda Tezeno
South Central Region Sergeant At Arms |
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Madelyn McDowell Butler
South Central Region |
Dr. Barbara Odom-Wesley Charter President 1982-1983 
Jean Henson 6th President 1991-1992 
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Gail Sutton-Davis 2nd President 1984 
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Laura Durio Maddox 3rd President 1985-1986 
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Sandra G. Scott 4th President 1987-1988 
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Alverita Williams 5th President 1989-1990 
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