The Beginning
On May 28, 1995, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® gathered for an interest meeting and fellowship tea at the former Ashbury United Methodist Church in Canton, Mississippi. Soror Kimberly Dowe presided over the meeting, which was held to determine the feasibility of establishing a graduate chapter in the Canton area.
After thoughtful discussion, the members present agreed to move forward with the goal of forming a chapter. The interest group was named the Tri County Pearls, and over the next three years, the group conducted service projects in and around Canton.
January 24, 1998
A Chapter Is Chartered
On January 24, 1998, at 3:00 p.m., Upsilon Upsilon Omega Chapter was officially chartered by Regional Director Vanessa Rogers Long at the Canton Community Center in the Green Room.
Upsilon Upsilon Omega was written into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® history as Chapter Number 967. Immediately following the chartering ceremony, a reception was held with the public in attendance.
