Hello and welcome to the website for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® Iota Alpha Omega Chapter. We put into action words from our International Hymn by doing, “things that are worthwhile and with a smile.”    We invite everyone to join us at our public programs and activities.  We warmly invite members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to attend a meeting, celebrate with us, and join us in our efforts to be of service.  The Iota Alpha Omega Chapter was chartered in 1969 and has been improving lives in the picturesque Mid-Hudson Valley for over 55 years.  We in Iota Alpha Omega Chapter humbly stand on the shoulders of those who came before, while proudly looking to the future with purpose.    We have helped commemorate and celebrate our history by spearheading efforts resulting in a Bronze Commemorate Plaque honoring sailor Doris (Dorrie) Miller a “Hero of Pearl Harbor” and the  first African American to be awarded the Navy Cross.  Our efforts and partnership with the Cornwall Historical Society led to a Historical Marker recognizing Hudson Valley native and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Sophomore Founder, Harriet Josephine Terry. While we work to preserve our history, we nurture and support the next generation of leaders.  In partnership with the Mid-Hudson Ivy Foundation and its predecessors, we have awarded over $166,000 in scholarships and book awards, assisting more than 163 Mid-Hudson Valley high school students. As graduate sponsor for Xi Mu Chapter on the campus of the State of New York (SUNY) New Paltz, we make sure the sorority continues to develop its future members and leaders. ​ We invite you to frequently visit this site, and follow us on social media to learn more about our programs and service to the community. We hope to see you soon.   Joyfully Serving, Sherre Wesley, Ed.D. Iota Alpha Omega Chapter President