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In December of 1979 the four sorors (Burleson, Gilliam, Palmer and Simpson) held their first meeting with eleven other Alpha Kappa Alpha women to see if a sufficient number of sorors could be found to meet the required number for establishing a second chapter in Atlanta.  These sorors could not believe the phenomenal growth of what was called the “Atlanta Interest Group” prior to the date of the chapter’s chartering.

On September 13, 1980, the “Atlanta Interest Group” became Nu Lambda Omega, the second Atlanta graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.  South Atlantic Regional Director DeLoris H. Oliver conducted the chartering and installation ceremonies of 57 sorors.  This  was one of the largest graduate chapters ever chartered in the sorority’s history.

Sorors installed to serve as officers of he chapter were, Fannie Gilliam, Basileus; Iris Palmer, Anti-Basileus; Ora Bohannon, Grammateus; Carol Johnson, Anti-Grammateus; Jamilla Bell, Epistoleus; Marva Simpson, Tamiouchos; Murrial Jarrett, Anti-Tamiouchos (currently Pecunious Grammateus); Lynn Luke, Hodegus; Allie Terry, Philacter; Betty Burleson, Historian; and Katherine Wright, Ivy Leaf Reporter.

Other charter members were: Narviar Barker, Paulette Benson, Gail Brown, Shelia Brown, Cassandra Bryant, Hattie Bryant, Ruthis Byrd, Betty Davis, Ruby Francis, Patricia Glenn, Lavonia Gould, Donne Griffin, Jacqueline Hall, Sandra Hall, Mamie Hampton, Wendi Harper, Lucille Haywood, Doloris Hill, Margaret Howell, Lorean Irons, Marva Lindsey, Beverly McGuire, Patty Mabra, Brenda Mann, Carole Midgett, Lucy Millines, Mildred Murray, Romelle Norrington, Melinda O’Neal, Cherlyn Parrish, Shelia Perkins, Jewell Player, Joan Polite, Cheryl Powell, Sandra Ross, Saundra Saunders, Janice Scott, Yvette Simpson, Velma Smith, Linda Thomas, Pamela Threadgill, Marilyn Tyler, Donna Walton, Sheryl Warner, LaLura White and Gwendolyn Willis.

Due to the dynamic leadership of Soror Fannie Gilliam, the “Atlanta Interest Group” made great strides in service as illustrated by participation in the following projects: National Red Cross/WSB Health Fair, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival (family day activities).  Fulton Country Department of Family Services-emergency food bank and the children’s activities section of the SW Community’s Summer Arts Festival.  Soror Gilliam’s leadership role with the Chapter continued after the chartering of Nu Lambda Omega on September 13, 1980, where she served as the chapter’s First President.  This first year of development was a critical time for this new chapter, but it was met with ingenuity, creativity, a deep bond of sisterhood, compassion for our fellowman, and above all, unparalleled commitment to service to the community.  That first year saw Nu Lambda Omega embrace several service projects and lay a foundation for future chapter programs.  The projects conducted included:

• • WSB-TV Health Fair Hotline
  • Children’s Arts Festival
  • in Alpha Kappa Alpha
  • Fulton County Emergency Food Bank
  • SCLC Women-Christmas party for senior citizens
  • Family Day Activity-Atlanta Dogwood Festival
  • First Founders Day Celebration with our undergraduate chapter
  • Systems & Project Enrichment Service Program for children at Traveler’s Rest Baptist Church
  • Senior Girls Reception for Undergraduate Sorors to congratulate Mu Pi graduating seniors on their achievement and to encourage them through their transition from undergraduate to graduate membership

Throughout the years since its inception, Nu Lambda Omega Chapter continues to fulfill its purpose in the Great Atlanta Metropolitan Area. The chapter continues to carry on the tradition of community service, fundraising, civic contributions, youth mentoring and financial empowerment.

Nu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated works side by side with each other, neighboring chapters and the community.  She continues to root herself as a sisterhood of support, a sisterhood of increased scholarship contributions, and a sisterhood of service to all mankind.