xi gamma omega Presidents
Shyrl Hayman
1982-1983
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XGO awarded Chapter of the Region in its first year of existence.
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Recognized as Far Western Region Chapter President of the Year.
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Achieved national recognition for the Healthy Summer Project
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Thomasinia Vann
1986-1987
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Promoted support of Historical Black Colleges and Universities
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International Chapters were established in the Bahamas, Bermuda, and St. Thomas
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Leadership Conference was held in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Vanecia Williams
1990-1992
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Hosted Primary Fundraiser: Expo – It’s An AKA Thing
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XGO’s first Graduate Chapter Membership Intake
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Hosted Northern California Cluster
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Celebrated XGO’s 10th Anniversary
Jenifer Burns
1995-1996
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Launched Partners in Mathematics and Science (PIMS) with workshops at Laney and McClymonds HS
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Supported Senior Advocate Program at Castlemont HS
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Brought back Le Soulfest Elegant scholarship and community service fundraiser
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Shyrl Hayman
1999-2000
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Implemented the Senior Advocate Program at Castlemont High School
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XGO received the Mary P. King award for programming - 1999 & 2000
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Partnered with Oakland’s African American Museum, and Black Galleria to sponsor art exhibit
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Continued Adopt a Black Family, and Coat Drive
Erma Cobb
2003-2004
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Chapter recognized as Outstanding Chapter of the Region at the 2002 Regional Conference
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XGO received the Mary P. King award for programming - 2003
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Completed process of incorporation began in previous administration to create The Twenty Pearls Foundation
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Dedicated Doris Ready Brown Library – first Golden Member
Emmie Hill
2007-2008
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Partnered with Matilda Cleveland Transitional Housing, Kaiser Permanente, and Alameda County Social Services to provide Health Seminars
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Provided scholarship support for tuition and book stipends
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Supported BUILD (Business United in Learning Development Program) Mentoring Program
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Theresa Clincy
2011-2012
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Served as host chapter for 2012 AKA Boule in San Francisco
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XGO received the Mary P. King award for programming - 2011
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Members participated in 1st Golf Tournament, Conversation with Authors, and Day at the Races Fundraisers; West Oakland Community Health Fair, Art and Soul Festival, Angel Tree Project, AKA Day at the Capitol, and Emerging Young Leaders Program
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Debbie Lewis
2015-2016
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XGO recognized nationally for Overall Program Execution
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Initiated new members "Sophisticated 16"
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XGO received the Mary P. King award for programming 2015 & 2016
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Cynthia Jackson-Burns
2019-2020
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XGO awarded Overall Chapter Excellence Award and Regional Connection Award at the 90th FWRC
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XGO hosted Northern California Founders' Day
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XGO hosted International Day of Prayer for Northern CA Cluster (2019)
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Appointed in 2020 to serve as Northern California Cluster Coordinator
Roslyn Bessard
1984-1985
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Hosted its first Excellence in Education Conference dedicated to Ida L. Jackson
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March 25, 1984 Xi Gamma Omega charted Xi Pi undergraduate chapter
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XGO hosted the Northern California Founders’ Day
Jenifer Burns
1988-1989
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Hosted annual Quest for Excellence and Health Program for Children
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Raised funds on behalf of historically Black Colleges and Universities
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Hosted Le Soulfest Elegant - Xi Gamma Omega’s major fundraiser
Lemyrtle Smith
1993-1994
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Conducted “Elegant Eleven” Membership Intake
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Instituted Healthy Summer Program for students
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Participated in Day at the Races, and the 4th Annual Its an AKA Thing Expo Fundraisers
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Debbie Lewis
1997-1998
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Debbie Boutte recognized as Far Western Region Chapter President of the Year
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Continued the Proficiency (or Partners) in in Mathematics (PIMS) and Adopt a Family Program
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Hosted the 1997 Northern California Cluster
Julie Hadnot
2001-2002
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Julie Hadnot awarded the FWR ‘s Audrey B. Jones Achievement Award for outstanding Leadership
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XGO instituted its signature fundraiser Conversations with Authors
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XGO sent shoes to Africa, participated in AIDS Walk, UNCF Walk
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Conducted membership intake
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Valata Jenkins-Monroe
2005-2006
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Held Sixth Annual Conversation with Authors Fundraiser
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Supported Black Family Initiative with gift certificates, backpacks, school supplies, field trips
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Adopted Emery Villa Senior Center and the Mathilda Cleveland Transitional Housing Center
Camille Stepney-Stroughter
2009-2010
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Completed MLK Day of Service at Elizabeth House (women’s shelter)
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XGO completed membership intake with five new members
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Mentored students in the BUILD program
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Donated to Princess Project
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Supported First Place for Youth
Cheryl Chambers
2013-2014
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Hosted Northern California Founders' Day
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2013 FWR First place for Chapter scrapbook
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2014 Boule recognized as FWR 1st place for Overall Program
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Chapter history book "A Quest for Excellence" was recognized and is displayed in Moorland-Springarn Research Center at Howard Univ.
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Updated technology and social media presence
Nichole Jordan
2017-2018
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Nichole Jordan recognized as FWR Chapter President of the Year
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XGO received the Mary P. King award for programming - 2017
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Initiated new members "Sensational 17"
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Signature fundraisers Golf Tournament and Off the Vine raised over $60,000 during administration
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Served as Far Western Region Technology Chairman during presidency
Kimberly Mayfield-Lynch
2021-2022
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Celebrated 40th Chapter Anniversary at Oakland City Hall - lit City Hall pink and green
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Increased presence of elected officials at our Virtual MLK Day of Service
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Virtual fundraisers raised over $40,000 in 40th chapter year