Eastern Region Ladies Program
I AM Who I AM: Movement Through Service.
AlphaEast First Lady, Andrea Bellinger-Ellis, is ready to welcome all of the Ladies who are critical support the work of Alpha to the 92nd Annual Eastern Regional Convention. As she continues Movement Through Service… This year’s focus will be on I Am Who I Am and will have a series of programs and activities that will certainly delight! Please let the women in your lives know they should have received a communication from our Ladies Program Chair. If they haven’t been contacted and paid for this experience, please email Brother Christopher Medley, medley170@gmail.com.
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Andrea Bellinger-Ellis
Eastern Region First Lady
First Lady Ellis is an educator, daughter mother, wife and entrepreneur. She is a graduate of Miami University, Ashland University and Grand Canyon University with a certification in diversity, equity and inclusion from Cornell University. She looks forward to connecting with each of you. Connect with her via LinkedIn
The Educate, Elevate & Serve social impact plan is in the third year of implementation. This year the focus will be on Service. This platform has provided a framework to guide the education and outreach for the Ladies Program under the Ellis Administration. We look forward to another year of creating intergenerational spaces so that we may teach and learn from each other!
Ladies Program Schedule
Thursday April 25, 2024
Prepared for Service
Business/Business Casual
Ladies you will transition from the welcome reception, to the public program and then to the Vice President Reception. Later Thursday Night, you will meet up for a Mentoring Bootcamp.
| 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Ladies Program Registration – Pre-Function |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | City of Sisterly Love: Welcome Reception – Room 309/310 Raheem Manning, Director, Night Time Economy & Business Development |
| 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Public Program – Loews Hotel – (Regency Ballroom) |Level 2M |
| 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM | Vice President’s Reception – Marriott Hotel Salons A-D|Level 5 (Marriott) |
| 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Mentor Me Bootcamp – Room 309/310 Lady Dr. Krystal Allen, Director of Residence Education, Old Dominion University |
| 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Convention Hospitality – Marriott – Governors Suite |
Friday April 26, 2024
Service Activated
School/College/Org T-shirt & Jeans
We are slated to engage with high school age young ladies from across the City of Philadelphia and launch Village. Inclusion. Building. Excellence (V.I.B.E.). T-shirt and Sweatshirt will be the dress for the day – but of course keep it cute!
| 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration: V.I.B.E. Leadership Summit – Franklin 11 & 12 |
| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Opening Keynote Session: Find Your Tribe – Franklin 11 & 12 Lady Andrea Ellis-Bellinger, First Lady Eastern Region |
| 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM | Session 1: |
| Go To High School, Go To College – Room 302/303 Adrienne Castro Moreno Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives and Community Relations at Temple University |
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| Project Alpha – Room 309/310 Brenda Shelton -Dunston MPH, is Executive Director of the Philadelphia Black Women’s Health Alliance Ashley C. Whiteside, Licensed Social Worker, Philadelphia Black Women’s Health Alliance |
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| 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Session 2: |
| Go To High School, Go To College – Room 302/303 Adrienne Castro Moreno Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives and Community Relations at Temple University |
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| Project Alpha – Room 309/310 Brenda Shelton -Dunston MPH, is Executive Director of the Philadelphia Black Women’s Health Alliance Ashley C. Whiteside, Licensed Social Worker, Philadelphia Black Women’s Health Alliance |
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| 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Session 3: Voteless People is a Hopeless People – Franklin 11 & 12 Eugene W. Grant, CNP, President and CEO of Health Empowerment Network of Maryland, Inc. and Managing Partner of Strategem Consortium, LLC. |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Luncheon: My Sister’s Keeper – Franklin 11 & 12 Jos Duncan-Asé CEO, Love Now Media |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Service Project: Helping Hands – Franklin 11 & 12 Andrea D. Swan Director, Community and Neighborhood Affairs, Temple University |
| 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Closing Ceremony: Keep the Candle Burning – Franklin 11 & 12 Lady Andrea Ellis-Bellinger, First Lady Eastern Region |
| 2:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Free Time – Dinner on your Own |
| 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM | AlphaEast College Talent Showcase – Grand Ballroom – Salons E/F |
| Miss Black & Gold Pageant Stroll Show |
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| 9:00 PM – 12:00 PM | Convention Hospitality – Marriott – Governors Suite |
| 11:30 PM – 2:00 AM | Local Host After party – The Winston 461 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA |
Saturday April 27, 2024
Service in Flight
Black Ivy Prep Day
On Saturday you are you will be attending Serve U Academy. If possible – we request a white top to be worn. Fashionistas, wear your cardigan, scarf, peddle pushers, box pleated skirt, those plaid pants or that cute headband? Today is the day. Yes, you can wear polka dots, vertical strips, print on print – it all goes!
| 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Continental Breakfast – Franklin 11 & 12 |
| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Morning Assembly: Welcome to Service U Academy – Franklin 11 & 12 |
| 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM | Session 1: |
| Manifestation: Journaling My Path – Room 307 Lady Andrea Ellis-Bellinger, First Lady Eastern Region |
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| Ready (and Prepared) for the Blessing – Room 306 Reverend Dr. Wanda A. Allen is the Pastor of Memorial Gospel Crusades Church |
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| The Vision: Aligning Your Values and Your Service – Room 305 Lady Dr. Krystal Allen |
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| Creating Space for our Intersectionality of Identities – Room 301 Reverend Dr. Sabriya Kaleen Jubilee, Chief of Equity for the School District of Philadelphia |
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| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Session 2: |
| Manifestation: Journaling My Path – Room 307 Lady Andrea Ellis-Bellinger, First Lady Eastern Region |
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| Ready (and Prepared) for the Blessing – Room 306 Reverend Dr. Wanda A. Allen is the Pastor of Memorial Gospel Crusades Church |
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| The Vision: Aligning Your Values and Your Service – Room 305 Lady Dr. Krystal Allen |
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| Creating Space for our Intersectionality of Identities – Room 301 Reverend Dr. Sabriya Kaleen Jubilee, Chief of Equity for the School District of Philadelphia |
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| 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM | Session 3: |
| Manifestation: Journaling My Path – Room 307 Lady Andrea Ellis-Bellinger, First Lady Eastern Region |
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| Ready (and Prepared) for the Blessing – Room 306 Reverend Dr. Wanda A. Allen is the Pastor of Memorial Gospel Crusades Church |
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| The Vision: Aligning Your Values and Your Service – Room 305 Lady Dr. Krystal Allen |
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| Creating Space for our Intersectionality of Identities – Room 301 Reverend Dr. Sabriya Kaleen Jubilee, Chief of Equity for the School District of Philadelphia |
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| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Keynote Luncheon: Change the Fit… Assessing Your Walk – Franklin 11 & 12 Shayna Y. Rudd, Founder/Artistic Visionary of The Legends Academy and The LadyDiva Program for Girls and Women |
| 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Afternoon Assembly: Philadanco – The Philadelphia Dance Company – Franklin 11 & 12 |
| 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | LP 2024 Class Photo – Franklin 11 & 12 |
| 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Recess: |
| With All Due Respect: Pamper Me! – Franklin 9 & 10 Massages, Wine, Cupcakes, Music Healthy Measures, LLC |
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| 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Free Time: Dinner on your own |
| 8:00 PM – UNTIL | BLACK ICE PARTY – Grand Ballroom – Salon H | Level 5 |
Sunday April 28, 2024
Funday
Big Hats Brunchin!
Yes, you heard right. There is not a Old Gold & Black Gala this year. We will be Brunchin it up on Sunday – Gospel Style! Well since you are not draggin a gown bag – throw a hat box on your arm. Hats, facinators, head bands with veils – whatever tickles your fancy!
| 9:30 AM – 10:30 PM | Ecumenical Service – Salons K-L |Level 5 |
| 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Old Gold & Black Gospel Brunch – Grand Ballroom – Salons A-F | Level 5 Big Hats & Bow Ties |
| 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | PHINALE! Old Gold & Black – A Philly Experience – 939 N. Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA |
Convention Schedule is subject to change with out notice.
91st ERC Convention Highlights
Give A Book
New and Used AcceptedWe found a great organization that support the youth literacy. We welcome new and used books to be incorporated into our service project.
Don’t Let A Book Go To Waste
Founded in 2005, our vision is to make sure that every child has access to books and every opportunity to fulfill their dreams and explore their passion. We are a Giving Library and Literacy Center in North Philadelphia with a dual purpose: to provide free books to the community and spread knowledge and awareness. We also provide Out of School Time (OST) programs that increase literacy skills, and promote a lifelong love of reading and writing in children from their earliest moments, through high school, and beyond.
Girl I Got You Project...
Feminine/Personal Hygiene DriveBelow are a few links demonstrating the need for support.
Frequent Items Needed:
- toothpaste/toothbrushes
- pads/tampons
- shampoo/conditioner/soap deodorant/lotions
- baby wipes/facial tissues
- shaving cream/disposable razors
- all other items are also appreciated