Chapter Programs

Reading Is Fun (RIF)

In 1974, Epsilon Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated received approval from Reading is Fundamental, Inc. to operate its AKA-RIF Project in the Huntsville City and Madison County School Systems.

In 1975, the first book distributions were held in the West Huntsville Elementary School (Huntsville City School Systems) and Central School (Madison County School System) with 100 students participating.

On February 4, 2003, AKA - RIF Kids at ten school sites were invited to take part in “Read With Me”. The 2003 Community Reading Challenge, a national RIF project sponsored by the MetLife Foundation. West Huntsville Elementary School was the small site winner. It is closed today.

Today, after over 45 years the project is continuing. It now will serve more than 1,000 students at 9 Huntsville City and Madison County School sites. Epsilon Gamma Omega Chapter is helping students throughout Huntsville and Madison County to love reading and to understand that READING IS FUNDAMENTAL.

AKA Girl of the Month - Girls Inc.

The Girls Inc. Committee recognizes girls of character, courage and confidence each month in three grade categories between kindergarten and eighth grade. In addition workshops are planned to focus on leadership development and personal development of the girls.

Debutante Presentation and Ball

The Debutante Presentation and Ball is the longest standing service of the Epsilon Gamma Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ^(R) Each year, thousands of young ladies have taken part in the cultural training sessions, have participated in community projects, have showcased their unique talents, and have developed artful keepsakes in the form of scrapbooks. Substantial scholarships are awarded to deserving debutantes.

On Friday, February 21, 2025, the 66^th Debutante Presentation and Ball will feature 47 outstanding young ladies making their debut as Alpha Kappa Alpha Debutantes. These young ladies are destined to make a positive impact on the world. The 2024-2025 Debutante theme is “Cultivating Pearls of Exquisite Grace”.