About Kappa Lambda Omega (KLO)
On January 25, 1975, Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was chartered on the campus of Meharry Medical College, the famed medical institute that provides training for physicians around the world. Students, spouses and employees of Meharry along with women from across Middle Tennessee, joined in the historic moment of the chapter's beginning. This effort made KLO the second chapter in Nashville, providing additional reach of the organization into the Nashville region.
The CharterSupport from our sisters of Alpha Delta Omega chapter played a vital role in our chapter's chartering, recommending to Savanna C. Jones, then South Eastern Regional Director, that the chapter be formed. In addition to this, Lillian Dunn Thomas and Donzaleigh T. Patterson, both members of Alpha Delta Omega, were instrumental in this process. The Charter Members
Long Standing Members Once officially organized, an official membership drive was held in 1976 where among the twenty ladies who took part Olivia Brown and Peggy Earnest - still active members of the chapter - became part of this illustrious organization.
| Impressive Leadership
In 1999, KLO saw positive media coverage in various capacities after organizing AKA Coat Day, where our chapter donated nearly 40 coats to the Nashville Rescue Mission for the homeless. We also provided more than 60 boxes filled with school supplies for children in Africa, including basic items along with dictionaries and encyclopedias. The dawn of a new century has not deterred the efforts of KLO. In fact, we participated and co-chaired our organization's national convention held here in 2006, where chapter member Elease Jolley was the chairman, and hosted the 75th Regional Conference of the South Eastern Region, under the leadership of chapter member Mary Conner, our 25th South Eastern Regional Director. Several of our members hold local, cluster, regional and national positions. |
