Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn presented a proclamation today to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Lambda Kappa Omega chapter’s 50th anniversary.
The recognition celebrates the chapter’s legacy of sisterhood and service, and Lambda Kappa Omega’s 325 members have contributed greatly to community through its educational, training, social and economic development programs.
“I’m so happy to see you all here and thank you so much for your service to the community,” Alcorn said who requested this recognition. “Several of those things were mentioned in the resolution, but I know you do so much more. And it’s truly appreciated.”
As recognized in the board’s resolution, the chapter’s contributions to the community have spanned the past 50 years when it was founded.
“Since that time, we’ve adopted schools, provided backpacks, school supplies, after-school and weekend meals,” said Lambda Kappa Chapter President Marcia Morris. “We partner with our foundation to award over $300,000 in college and medical school funding. We adopt families during the holidays and provide donations to shelters. I could stand here for hours talking about what we do, but I’ll just say that we strive to provide impactful and lasting service that is sustainable."
Lambda Kappa Omega’s Reston Roots: Cathy Hudgins a Charter Member
Chartered on December 18, 1976, the Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter was formed by 23 professional African American women in Fairfax County, including the late Hunter Mill District Supervisor Cathy Hudgins. As a charter member, she was instrumental in Lambda Kappa Omega’s establishment and growth.
Reston Museum Exhibit Celebrates LKO’s Golden Anniversary
“There is an exhibit on the history of this chapter at the Reston Museum that going there until Oct. 12,” Alcorn said who attend the exhibit’s ribbon cutting. “So, I would encourage folks who can stop by. I know I learned a lot.”
Called the “Golden Standard,” the exhibition traces the chapter’s history from its beginnings in Reston in 1975 through five decades of service in Fairfax County. It showcases photographs, historical documents, presidential histories, awards, scrapbooks, and artifacts.
Charter Members Laura Thomas and Thelma Calbert are also recognized in the museum’s “Women Pioneers of Reston” exhibition that features the many women who influenced Reston's development.
