Engagement
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® welcomes requests and invitations from our sorority members, chapters, regions, member organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), community partners, sponsors, and others to participate in your events that reflect the mission of the sorority.
Please carefully read the following requirements to submit a request for engagement for: 1) in-person appearances, greetings, remarks, or keynote addresses; 2) virtual pre-recorded or live greetings, remarks, and 3) written greetings, proclamations, or other similar messages that appear in printed programs or are shared verbally during your events.
For more information about engagement requests, contact:
Lynnette M. Heard
International Communications Chairman
5656 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
lmheard@aka1908.com
Engagement Requests
Please follow the guidelines below to extend an invitation to the International President & CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®.
Requests will be answered within 30 days of receipt of the request.
Thank you for your interest in inviting the International President & CEO to participate in your event. The Corporate Office staff routinely receives a large volume of e-mail, invitations and requests. To ensure timely processing, we ask that you utilize the form below to submit invitations/requests to attend your event or submit written messages.
Please submit requests/invitations based upon the following guidelines. Requests that do not comply with the guidelines, are incomplete, or do not contain sufficient information will not be fulfilled.
In-Person Events
Submit your invitation/request within a minimum of three (3) months in advance of the in-person event.
Video Recordings for Events
Submit your invitation/request for a brief (2-3 minutes) video recording within a minimum of three (3) months in advance of the event.
Virtual Events
Submit your invitation/request within a minimum of six (6) months in advance of the virtual event.
Written Greetings/Proclamations Request Form
Submit requests for written greetings/proclamations no later than 6-8 weeks in advance of your event. Requests for written greetings are limited to one (1) per month, per requesting individual/organization. Requests for multiple greetings, such as in-person and written, must be submitted separately and must meet guidelines for the required information as listed above. Fundraisers and cotillions are not eligible for written greetings.
