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[[image - black and white photograph of Elizabeth Lockett and Mrs. Walter Washington]] [[caption]] Soror Elizabeth Lockett, Northeastern Regional Director, receives a proclamation from Mayor via Mrs. Washington]] [[image - black and white photograph of four women]] [[caption]] The Northeastern Regional Conference of Lambda Kappa Mu was held in Washington, D.C. with Mrs. Walter E. Washington, wife of the D.C. Mayor, and Mrs. Alice D. Travis of Metromedia Studios, WTTG-TV as special guests. Grand Basileus Boykin and Past Grand Basileus Elizabeth Proctor formed part of the "welcoming Committee. [[/caption]] [[image - black and white photograph of two women at speaker's podium, with other women seated at either side]] [[caption]] Special Achievement Awards were given to Honorary Sorors at the Regional Conference Luncheon. Recipients were Mrs. Cernoria D. Johnson, Special Assistant to the National Urban League Executive Director; and Mrs. Ethel James Williams, Chief, Equal Employment Opportunity and Civil Rights Compliance Div., Department of Human Resources. unable to attend, Mrs. Johnson was represented by a member of the Urban League. Both "Proxy" and Honoree lead Leadership workshops for the afternoon session of the conference. [[/caption]] [[image - black and white photograph of two women]] THE HONOREES MRS. CERNORIA D. JOHNSON Special Assistant to the Executive Director National Urban League National Honorary Soror Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority MRS. ETHEL JAMES WILLIAMS Chief, Equal Employment Opportunity and Civil Rights Compliance Division, Dept. of Human Resources Honorary Soror, Theta Chapter Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority PROGRAMME Presiding .... MISS ELIZABETH R. LOCKETT N.E. Regional Director Invocation .... MRS. FLORA B. WOOLRIDGE Chaplain, Theta Chapter LUNCHEON Welcome .... MRS. ANITA S. JACKSON Chairman, N.E. Regional Conference, Theta Chapter Greetings .... MRS. WALTER E. WASHINGTON PRESENTATION OF HONOREES DR. LORRAINE S. BOYKIN, Grand Basileus MRS. VENICE HARVEY, Awards Chairman Vocal Selection .... MRS. LETHA LUCAS Introduction of Speaker .... MRS. ELIZABETH M. PROCTOR Past Grand Basileus Address .... MRS. ALICE D. TRAVIS Metromedia Studios, WTTG-TV Creator/Host, THE PEOPLE SHOW Vocal Selection .... MRS. LETHA LUCAS Remarks .... DR. LORRAINE S. BOYKIN Closing Remarks .... MISS ELIZABETH R. LOCKETT Benediction .... MRS. FLORA B. WOOLRIDGE THE NATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAM OF LKM was organized in 1963. Known as the KOPELLES, the Youth Group represents a "directed" focus on building leadership for tomorrow through a program of good citizenship, guidance and cultural enlightenment among young women. UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS are organized under the sponsorship of Graduate Chapters with KOPELLE ALUMNI serving as a nucleus for such groups. PROJECTED AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: SCHOLARSHIP. The Sorority endeavors to promote interest in business and professional levels, and among women already engaged in business and/or professions. Scholarship aid is available for young women interested in furthering their education. Applications for same may be forwarded to the National Office. Local chapters provide scholastic and occupational counselling along with Youth Leadership Programs. Essay and Oratorical Contests are sponsored to stress the value of higher education, career preparation, and awareness of current issues. Open Forums are also effective along these lines. ACHIEVEMENT. The LKM AWARDS PROGRAM provides for recognition of achievement of members as well as non-members. The program servise to stimulate interest in individual advancement, inspiring youth and adults alike. In a sense, it marks the progress of our race, our community, our nation. SERVICE. The Sorority Motto "Mild in Manner; Strong in Deed" indicates acceptance of the responsibility of involvement, and acceptance of the challenge of usefulness - prerequisites for concerned citizens. LKM CHAPTERS contribute financial aid to social agencies serving basic needs of the community and place emphasis on volunteer service. NAACP LIFE MEMBERSHIPS are basic commitments, as are Community Action Programs. Actual projects executed by chapters depend upon specific needs of individual communities, as well as the interests of the members. Senior citizens and the handicapped are of particular concern.
