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Welcome to the official website and virtual home of the Unstoppable Upsilon Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, located in Edwardsville, Illinois. It is an honor and a privilege to serve as president of this historic chapter.
Upsilon Phi Omega Chapter was chartered on January 31, 1998, under the leadership of the 19th and 24th Central Regional Director, Peggy Lewis LeCompte, at Mount Joy Missionary Baptist Church, in Edwardsville, Illinois. Additionally, Upsilon Phi Omega Chapter was the first graduate chapter of a Greek letter organization in Madison County, Illinois, with a primarily African American membership. Each year since its chartering, Upsilon Phi Omega has presented scholarships to female graduates of our county’s high schools. These scholarships enable deserving African American female high school students to launch their educational goals and academic pursuits. In |
addition, Upsilon Phi Omega engages in social justice issues, health initiatives, the promotion of global awareness, economic growth, political empowerment, voter registration and addresses food insecurity, through volunteerism and donations at local food pantries in Madison County, Illinois.
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® motto is, “Service to All Mankind” and is the cornerstone of our mission and our guiding principle. Therefore, Upsilon Phi Omega faithfully supports each of our sorority’s international initiatives. Furthermore, we are implementing impactful programs which advance the mission of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. We are a legacy of sisterhood and service.
Recently, Upsilon Phi Omega Chapter celebrated our 20th anniversary. To mark our presence in Madison County, Illinois, we introduced the community to our illustrious history and the presence of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated®, in this nation and the world. Our chapter membership represents professional, college-educated women with a diverse array of ages, occupations, skills, interests, and backgrounds. If you are a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, and you are looking for a chapter home, please contact us at www.akauphio1908.com.
Thank you for your continued support and interest in Upsilon Phi Omega Chapter. We invite you to participate in our upcoming fundraisers, events, and community service projects.
Yours in Service,
Plesetta Clayton, President, 2019-2020
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Upsilon Phi Omega Chapter
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® motto is, “Service to All Mankind” and is the cornerstone of our mission and our guiding principle. Therefore, Upsilon Phi Omega faithfully supports each of our sorority’s international initiatives. Furthermore, we are implementing impactful programs which advance the mission of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. We are a legacy of sisterhood and service.
Recently, Upsilon Phi Omega Chapter celebrated our 20th anniversary. To mark our presence in Madison County, Illinois, we introduced the community to our illustrious history and the presence of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated®, in this nation and the world. Our chapter membership represents professional, college-educated women with a diverse array of ages, occupations, skills, interests, and backgrounds. If you are a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, and you are looking for a chapter home, please contact us at www.akauphio1908.com.
Thank you for your continued support and interest in Upsilon Phi Omega Chapter. We invite you to participate in our upcoming fundraisers, events, and community service projects.
Yours in Service,
Plesetta Clayton, President, 2019-2020
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Upsilon Phi Omega Chapter
