2026 Founders Day - Celebrating 118 Years of Keeping it R.E.A.L. Resilient.
Schedule
Sat Jan 31 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Holiday Inn Tyler - Conference Center by IHG | Tyler, TX
About this Event
Celebrate 118 years of sisterhood, service, and excellence with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Gamma Omicron Omega Chapter. Join us for our 2026 Founders’ Day Celebration, honoring the legacy of our founders and recognizing the outstanding commitment of our milestone members.
This year’s theme, “118 Years of Keeping it R.E.A.L.: Resilient. Empowering. Aspiring. Legacy,” reflects the rich heritage and forward movement of our illustrious sisterhood.
We are proud to honor our 2026 Founders’ Day Honorees:
Diamond Honorees
• Frances Anderson
• Ira Jean Henry
Silver Star Honorees
• Dr. Donna Franklin-Pitts
• Dr. Shirley McKellar
Enjoy an afternoon of inspiration and celebration featuring keynote speaker Dorothy Buchanan-Wilson, surrounded by sorors, fraters, family, and community supporters.
📅 Saturday, January 31, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM
📍 Holiday Inn Tyler Conference Center
🎟️ Tickets: $65 per person | Tables available
💚 Sponsorship and advertisement opportunities available
Come celebrate our legacy, uplift our honorees, and continue our mission of Service to All Mankind.
For more information contact:
NiKishia Allen - (903) 521-9774 | Lamesa Bell - (903) 571-1207 | Maxine Caldwell - (903) 570-7229
Where is it happening?
Holiday Inn Tyler - Conference Center by IHG, 5701 South Broadway Avenue, Tyler, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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